5 things you must know about the new ADU laws 2021 edition
Tuesday, June 08
A Summary of changes including Approval process, financing options, HOA rules, and more My friend owns a duplex with a huge backyard. He's owned the duplex for 10 years, his tenants have almost paid off his entire mortgage. Having experienced the benefits of a long-term hold strategy. His goal wa...
Sacramento ADU Case Study: New Construction & Detached. Cost 4k. Value
Thursday, April 22
This homeowner hired a contractor who built him a New Construction ADU for $140k. It took a total of 12 months and the builder made it seamless for him. He saved himself money by submitting the permits himself and obtaining great financing. This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Accessory Dwelling Unit now...
How to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit for Less than $10k: Add an Add
Monday, April 19
Now it may not cost you less than 10k but for a small cost to build an ADU can earn you an entire fortune. Finding the right people to help you complete each stage of your project is vital. Costs can vary greatly but if you consider yourself a handy and resourceful person you will save a lot of ...
Accessory Dwelling Unit Costs and Investment Breakdown
Friday, February 26
One thing I learned while working in the finance industry is that you must have a plan for your money. A good plan requires a good strategy. A good strategy requires a thoughtful approach. Our relationship with money is one of the most important relationships we have. So why don’t we spend mor...
ADU Financing: The Fundamentals of Finding Finance Options
Friday, February 26
Guess how many Accessory Dwelling Unit applicants complete their project? I was shocked after I reviewed the last 1448 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) applications in San Francisco. You'll never guess how many were completed. ONLY 252! IMAGINE that. 75% of the people who went through so much...
5 Things You Need to Know About Net Zero Projects
Friday, December 30
A Net Zero building is a building that never leaves you with an energy bill. That’s right your energy for your home, triplex, rental, apartment and commercial building will leave you paying nothing at the end of the year. Having the ability to eliminate one more person from digging into your pock...