Spring is in the air, and that means that Californians are once again ready to shed the dark of winter and embrace the warmth of the outdoors. And what better way to do that than on your own home’s deck or balcony? If you’re gearing up for the spring, then it’s important to remember that California law requires that deck and balcony inspections be periodically conducted every six years. But what exactly is the difference between [...]

Are you a property owner looking to increase your property’s value? Does the prospect of generating rental income from your own backyard intrigue you? Then an ADU just might be the perfect solution! Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as granny flats, in-law units, guest houses and cottages, are the single fastest way to increase your property value - and give you the chance to turn new construction into a money maker. As we roll full steam into [...]

Imagine that you’ve just purchased a new home, one that includes an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Excited about earning additional rental income, you start looking for your new tenant, when much to your surprise, you receive a notice of violation from the city telling you that your unit is actually unpermitted. Unfortunately, you’re not alone. A recent study by Stanford used satellite imagery to determine that as many as 1,000 out of 1,300 new ADUs built [...]

Have you been considering adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property? You may have been tempted by tales that an ADU is the quickest way to add value to your property. Or perhaps you’ve decided to add additional income by renting the new ADU. Or maybe you’re simply looking to provide a safe home for aging family members. No matter what your motivation, building an ADU is a fantastic investment in the potential of [...]

You’ve probably heard by now that construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is on a huge upswing throughout California. That’s because ADUs offer property owners the quickest legal way to increase their property value. Not only that, but the rise in ADU construction is helping solve California’s housing shortage, while putting valuable rental income into the owner's pockets.  With so many jumping on the ADU bandwagon, you might be inclined to do the same. But when [...]

Are you a real estate investor in California looking to add value to your residential income property by adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)? Cost segregation might be the tax strategy you need. At Adapt Dwellings, we’re Bay Area leaders in ADU planning, and our experience can help you take full advantage of your new ADU with tax optimization strategies.  In this article, we'll explore the ins and outs of cost segregation for ADUs and show [...]

Legislators in California have added a new wrinkle to the growing trend of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). In an effort to rein in the ongoing housing crisis, the newly passed California Assembly Bill 1033 will open the door for homeowners with a qualifying ADU on their property to sell the unit independent of their own home. What Is AB 1033? In October 2023, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill 1033. This new bill allows homeowners to [...]

That Is, as Long as They Are Legal. If you’re a multi-family property owner, you may be leaving money on the table by not maximizing the number of rentable units you own. Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are an ideal way in which to increase your cash flow in the immediate term. What’s more, they can expand and protect the ability of your rental real estate portfolio to generate revenue in the long-term. First, however, you [...]

Multi-family accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are one of the efficient and effective ways to increase revenue for savvy property owners. They are not, however, do-it-yourself endeavors. You’ve got to handle them correctly in order to reap the benefits, from the planning stage through construction. All too often, in an effort to save money, property owners believe they have the ability to build or convert multifamily ADUs on their properties. A word of caution from the [...]