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Wayne Brady Building an ADU in San Jose
9 September 2021 | 45 replies
.• On any lot with an existing single-family dwelling unit, where regardless of zoning, the lot has any of the following General Plan Land Use/Transportation designations:- Residential Neighborhood- Mixed-Use Neighborhood- Urban Village or Urban Residential- Transit Residential or Rural Residential- Downtown- Mixed-Use Commercial• On two-family (duplex) lots and on multifamily properties• In a low-density cluster development if it conforms to development standards of the R-1 zoning district, and the development and use standards of the low-density cluster permit.Minimum Lot Size3,000 square feetNo minimum lot sizeMinimum Setbacks from Rear and Side Property Lines0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.5 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure.0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.4 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure4 feet minimum rear and side setbacks required for detached ADU in multifamily developments.Maximum HeightFor detached ADUs:Single story – 18 feet maximumSecond story – 24 feet maximumAttached ADUs are subject to the height limits of the main home.Single-family properties - No change in height requirements.Multifamily properties - 16 feet maximum height for detached ADUs.Rear Yard CoverageArea covered by the ADU, accessory buildings, and accessory structures, except pools, shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard.Area covered shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard or up to 800 square feet, whichever is greater.Detached ADU Allowed LocationsRear yard only, at least 6 feet away from primary dwelling.May be attached to a detached garage or other existing accessory structure.Must meet minimum setbacks for an accessory building in accordance with Section 20.30.500.No changes except that ADUs that exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard must maintain minimum 4 foot side and rear setbacks.
Amber C. What is the best way to find a mentor in REI
28 September 2018 | 8 replies
@Amber C.I’d recommend going to meet ups or REI related classes.
Daniela Reyes How to get into hard money lending?
29 September 2018 | 5 replies
Hard money lenders are typically companies/seasoned lenders who do mass quantities with steeper rates and lend to strangers.
Paulina Chase New Member from Hawaii
20 October 2018 | 13 replies
I look forward to meeting like minded people.  
Arian Motalebi Just joined BP, Saying Hello
25 October 2018 | 10 replies
Let me know if you’re free to meet up in Dec, would love to chat about US real estate and share my experiences.
Chris Keator [Calc Review] Help me analyze this Phoenix AZ Townhouse
28 September 2018 | 6 replies
Meets the 1% rule. 
Adam Lowe Wholesaling in Nashville
28 September 2018 | 7 replies
This applies to both local meet ups and here: Connect with the flippers or buy and hold folks in the area.
Cody Jensen Made An Offer On A Tri-plex, Now Im Debating ....
27 September 2018 | 3 replies
If your offer is accepted I'd hope you gave yourself some time to do your due dilligence and some contingencies to pull out of the numbers don't meet up. 
Shaun Morgan Approaching a private Investor
27 September 2018 | 3 replies
After a couple of these types of meetings and once I've found a property and have it under contract I'd then reach out to him and show him the deal.
Daniel Guerra Finding a Rehab in a B class neighborhood nearly impossible?
15 October 2018 | 11 replies
Nothing is impossible but seems like the chances of finding a deal according to my equation is .1% or less in a B class neighborhood.I see a few C class properties that meet my equation but I do also plan on holding the property as a rental.