All Forum Posts by: Felix Shi

Hello,

I'm seeking guidance for a house project in San Jose, located in a city conservation area with historic inventory. The challenge arises as the city permits only true divided lite windows, leading to a cost of $40k for 4 custom-built wood arch windows to replace rotted ones facing the street. However, I've observed other houses in the area without original windows, some even rebuilt with new windows using a single-family permit. I'm puzzled by the apparent discrepancy in regulations. I also see a neighbor got code enforcement investigation from city inspector and applied a sfh- historic administrative to rectify their windows.

Can applying for a single-family permit offer a workaround from historic planning for window replacement? Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 What's your thought on addition? Is 2000sqft 4b3.5b reasonable on a 6400 sqft lot?

 @Wilson Lau Great insights. My current garage is not in a good shape so I'm debating btw fix the garage or convert the garage to an ADU. I have a 1500 sqft house on a 6300 sqft lot at 95126.
Does the garage add more value to the house or a 2B1B ADU? 

@Rick Albert

Aside from appraiser, how much does ADU add value to the property when you sell it? Do you see it more than the built cost?

Thanks

Hello everyone,

I'm a newcomer to real estate investing and this forum. I'm seeking insights into the pros and cons of investing in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in south bay versus buying a condo in east bay, particularly in terms of appreciation and cash flow. My current understanding is that ADUs may offer better cash flow, although they may not necessarily provide superior appreciation compared to condo investments, considering the anticipated decline in interest rates over the next couple of years.

Thank you for your expertise and guidance!