All Forum Posts by: Zabdiel Lugo

Hello everyone!

We have an amazing investment opportunity for anyone who is looking to house-hack in the up and coming neighborhood of Los Angeles! There are tons of new construction going on around this property, there are many high end restaurants opening up and the coolest coffee shops in this area!

It is currently a duplex, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths each unit (mirrored units), and there is a 3 car garage in the back that can be converted into a detached ADU. Or if you wanted to, you can even built two detached adu's on this property.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to get into real estate but wants to house hack first. 

Reach out if you'd like more information!

I studied architecture at CUNY. I worked for a large firm in Irvine and then decided to jump into real estate for financial freedom! 

I am currently an in-house architect for a real estate developer and have 1 flip under my belt. 

So many good things lined up and our first flip profit was over 200k. 

LA is hard for beginners but I’m glad to be a part of a team that can guide me and help me analyze deals. 

I feel that the architectural background has been key! Being able to create architectural features in the spaces and understanding design is what I feel helped us achieve such a good outcome in a 6 month flip. 

Hi all!

Interested to know if anyone has had any luck selling an ADU as a TIC in Southern California? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

@Hari Narayanan

You’re going to have to check in with your local building department. Since the state ordinance doesn’t tell the local municipality how much to charge once you go above the 750 sq ft, each city has their own formula that they follow.

If you are trying to build (2) units at 1200 sq ft, they’re definitely going to try and get you with the impact fees.

I have drawn up plans for 2 bedroom 1 bath units at 750 sq ft.. but if you need the 1200, I’m sure the fees will be pretty high :-/

Hopefully not though! Good luck! Let us know how it went..

@Teacha Wong

Hey bud, just saw this message and by now you probably built your ADU's lol

Overall, yes, you are allowed to build multiple ADU's in multifamily zones. You must meet all required setbacks, and you won't be able to build taller than 16' overall unit height. This means that your adu will have to be single story. This makes it harder to achieve multiple ADU's in smaller spaces.

Good luck! Let me know if you were able to build!

@Roberto De León

Converting the garage like others have mentioned, will not be allowed as a JADU.. if you are zoned multifamily though, then you can have the detached adu and convert the garage.

One way around the JADU Can also be, to make an addition to the main residence, and once you have your CoO, you convert that space into the JADU.

Good luck!

Hi all,

I am currently working in the architecture field (not a licensed architect yet) at a very well known residential firm. I have experience with ground up construction and every step of the process as well as renovations. 

My father in law is a contractor and my wife is an interior designer. 

I'm looking to partner up with an investor who has knowledge in acquisitions and making the numbers work since this is where I have little to no experience. 

I'm very eager to learn and to start our business. Please contact us if you are interested or I would greatly appreciate any advice you might have for me.

Thank you for your time, looking forward to working with you all.

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