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Practical ADU guides

Real costs, financing, and rental strategies — no fluff.

2026-04-12 6 min

How much does an ADU really cost in California in 2026?

A line-by-line breakdown of hard costs, soft costs, and the surprises that catch homeowners off guard.

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2026-03-22 5 min

5 ways to finance your ADU build (ranked by cost)

From cash to construction loans to HELOCs — what each option actually costs you over 30 years.

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2026-02-15 4 min

Long-term tenant vs Airbnb: which makes more on an ADU?

Run the math on both — including the hidden costs of short-term rental nobody talks about.

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