Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Rehabbing & House Flipping
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 6 years ago,

User Stats

11
Posts
1
Votes
Jack Murray
  • Flipper
  • Elk Grove, CA
1
Votes |
11
Posts

Adding Accessory Dwelling Unit

Jack Murray
  • Flipper
  • Elk Grove, CA
Posted

I am about done rehabbing a house I bought a while back.  The market here is pretty hot right now.

I started looking at doing another flip after I sell this one, and there are no lots for sale or many fixers either,

so what I have been thinking about is building a second unit in the backyard of this house.  It has a huge backyard,

and I can build another 900 sq ft 2 bedroom unit which I think will add $100k to the value of the property for a total of $300k.

But there are no comparables, and my realtor could only give me duplexes which were only about $250k.

My question is should I build this second unit rather than look for another "very hard to find now" flip?

If I go ahead and do it, I will need to borrow hard money to build it as my cash it all tied up in the existing rehab.

Loading replies...