ADU 101 · Free Guide Library
Eight free, no-signup guides that take you from “what even is an ADU?” to a confident, informed homeowner — cost, financing, permits, design, ROI, and the mistakes to avoid. Start anywhere, or read them in order.
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01 · ADU Basics The clearest, no-jargon explanation of ADUs — what they are, the 5 types, what California law changed, and the biggest myths.
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02 · Property Fit Is your lot — and your goal — actually a fit? A two-part self-assessment you can complete before you spend a dollar.
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03 · The Real Cost The 8 cost buckets of every ADU budget — so you can model your project and pressure-test any quote you receive.
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04 · Financing Six ways to pay for an ADU — you don’t need all cash. Plus the ROI math that shows how an ADU can pay for itself.
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05 · Design Real California ADUs across every type — and the design moves that make a small footprint feel like a real home.
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06 · Permits The permit process, demystified into a sequence of simple, predictable steps — and why some projects stall while others sail through.
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07 · ROI Plug in your numbers to see monthly income, how much of your payment the rent covers, and long-term return — in two minutes.
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08 · Avoid These The costly, avoidable mistakes we see over and over — and exactly how to protect yourself. Read it before you talk to any builder.
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