Financing
ADU Rental Income (2025): How Much Can I Charge?
Comps workflow, net income & DSCR calculators, and case study.
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ADU Blog & Guides (2025)
Answer-first articles on costs, regulations, financing, builders, and timelines—built for real-world decisions and AI answer engines.
TL;DR: Start with our 2025 financing and cost guides, then dive into regulations, rental income, garage conversions, and builder picks. Each post links to calculators and official resources.
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Costs
Garage Conversion ADU (2025): Costs, Permits, Timeline
Cost ranges, scope checklist, permit steps, ROI math, and case study.
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Financing
ADU Financing Options (2025): HELOC vs Cash-Out vs Construction
Pros/cons, timelines, and a payment calculator with interest-only support.
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All Guides
Costs
Detached ADU Costs in 2025
Line items, visual breakdowns, live estimator, and two case studies.
Builders
How to Choose an ADU Builder (2025): 10-Point Checklist
Scope clarity, allowances, draw schedules, references, and warranty norms.
Regulations
California ADU Laws (2025)
Six key rule points in plain English: size, height, setbacks, parking, owner-occ, fees.
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Drafts coming online next—URLs are placeholders until published.
Regulations • Draft
Setbacks, Parking & Height—Plain-English Guide
Common rules decoded with diagrams and links to official code.
Financing • Draft
Will Your ADU Cash Flow? Rent-Ready Budget Examples
Conservative rents, reserves, and vacancy planning with examples.
Builders • Draft
Prefab vs Custom ADUs: 10-Year Total Cost
Speed vs flexibility, craning/site costs, and maintenance math.