ADU Mistakes (How to Think about Rental Property)

Homeowners often make the same mistakes when budgeting their Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), because they don't have a lot of experience as landlords or housing providers. It's easy to build too BIG, too EXPENSIVE, or too QUIRKY.
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[@TennisTD]

Andy is amazing. I signed up with realm 1.5yrs ago and they have had my best interest in mind.

[@HowToADU]

Love to hear it!

[@kdockrey]

I'll leave one word for prospective landlords (ADU or otherwise) ---- location. Location is everything when it comes to planning. Location of the build will be a major determinant of costs. Location of the property will determine who will be the renters and the market they create will determine how successful business it will be as a rental property. Sidenote: If one designs a residence for a non-paying relative, then it is not a busoness and plan for losses.

[@adusnmore]

Your information is always on point. I have an investor who had some of these questions, I'm so glad I didn't answer until I seen this video. Great stuff...

[@HowToADU]

Thanks for watching and sharing the knowledge :)

[@ThatADUGuy]

Good video How to ADU! Keep it up!

[@chapelhill9161]

Excellent advice and interview😊

[@leilaparker6390]

I agree, I have made this kind of mistake... Built an ADU thinking I would rent 2 rooms and the kitchen would be a common area...wrong!!! I changed my mind but it's ok live and learn...in California it's not hard to rent a place.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

You need to clarify that 80% return at the end. I get it but im a landlord/contractor/builder. A more clear explanation of the realist return with a loan which is what most people do.

[@mikef2811]

I am about to finish building my Jr. ADU (garage conversion) and moving towards my backyard for my stand alone ADU. I can fit 1100 sq ft... but I might settle for 750 sq ft 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom house.

[@HowToADU]

Nice! Sounds like you're ready for a free call with Andy or somebody from the Realm team (sponsored). They'll help you estimate costs and rent rates for the big house and JADU!

[@dave-yj9mc]

Do you have a video on site plans?

[@feyissaerigo4167]

Hey @HowtoAdu , do you know when the 2024 application will open?

[@HowToADU]

Applications for what?

[@Loveroftruth777]

Do you know a good ADU project in San Jose Santa Clara County?

[@azucarweber2456]

No one mentions the parking! If you do t have parking spaces you will get very lil or non return!

[@HowToADU]

And higher turnover. Great point

[@masoncnc]

How much to add an upper floor to a 1500 single story?

[@matthewkhoshaba5503]

Question I have couple residential properties one is in H1 zone and the other is in a commercial zoning with a separated 500 square feet Gargage the county is not allowing me to add ADUs to these properties.

[@israelchora6803]

LA county?

[@HowToADU]

You can ask the state to look at your case using the HCD's website: calhcd.service-now.com/csp?id=csm_sc_cat_item_public&sys_id=19d0846297794910edea398c1253af2a

[@matthewkhoshaba5503]

Stanislaus county the county should not matter majority of ADU ordinances are usually adopted by local jurisdiction, but it's sad that local jurisdiction don't know themselves.

[@MJ-wi1tc]

Versatility is the key

[@HowToADU]

Love it! I've never been a housing provider myself so I'm learning when I do interviews like this

[@DESIboyzz87]

Do ADUs in California need a fire exit door in bedroom?

[@Lopsterbliss]

Egress window which I believe is 5.5 sf

[@jmartinez562]

The creative 2-micro unit ADU 🏠 I've seen these, can't say where, however, I want you to imagine.... ☑ A 750-sq ft 2-bed 2 small bath 🚽🚽 ADU ( It must be at least 600-sqft for this 2-micro units to work ) ☑ ADU of course has the main entrance, and a sliding Glassdoor on the other end ( Aka 2nd unit entry ) ☑ Only one small kitchen is shown on Final Inspection..... Then after inspection the Disney💕✍ design begins This would take say the avg. 750-sqft ADU from paying $1,900 per month to it now getting $2,800 per month

[@HowToADU]

I won’t tell if you don’t tell. 😅

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