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All the articles I've posted.
ADU Rent Payback in California: Line-Item ROI on an 800 sq ft Build (2026)
Updated:Take the $320,000 construction model (and ~$381,000 all-in year-one) against realistic LA County ADU rents. Simple payback, cash-on-cash, and what breaks the model — with a hard not-financial-advice disclaimer.
Coastal vs Inland ADU Cost in Southern California: Same Plan, Different Bill (2026)
Updated:Same 800 sq ft ADU plan priced two ways: LA coastal band near $380,000 ($475/sq ft) vs Inland Empire near $300,000 ($375/sq ft). Six phases, same drawings — labor, fees, coastal review, and access drive the swing.
Garage Conversion ADU Cost in California: Full 2026 Line-Item Breakdown
Updated:We modeled a typical 2-car garage conversion ADU in Los Angeles County (~450 sq ft living). Total: $190,000. See which phases shrink vs a new detached build — and which grow.
Modular vs Site-Built ADU Cost in California: 2026 Line-Item Comparison
Updated:Same 800 sq ft detached ADU, two delivery methods. Site-built baseline $320,000. Modular lands near $288,000 after crane and transport — here is where each phase saves or grows.