ADU Design Ideas That’ll Make You $1,000+ Per Month
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- Опубліковано 24 тра 2022
- When looking for ADU design ideas, think of functionality first. Attached dwelling units and accessory dwelling units are smaller spaces by design-so what can you do to make a renter feel like they live in a large, open space, without having to put in tens of thousands in new construction costs? If you’re able to crack the confined space code, you may be able to set yourself apart from the other landlords in your vicinity.
Derek Sherrell, appropriately nicknamed “That ADU Guy”, has spent years perfecting the ADU design strategy. He’s built garage additions, sectioned-off units, and basement conversions that give renters not only an affordable place to live but an enjoyable place to stay. He’s able to get more rent, better tenants, and have a higher appreciating property thanks to his smart design tactics which he shares today.
If you’ve been thinking about turning your shed, garage, basement, or large attic into an ADU, be sure you listen to Derek’s advice. His ADU design ideas could save you big in the long run, while also helping you build wealth with your own property!
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The Perfect Attached ADU Property
01:20 Tip: Look for Sewer Cleanouts
01:55 The $25,000 ADU Conversion
04:42 Financing Your ADU
05:54 Always Upgrade Your Rehab
06:47 Soundproofing Your ADU
08:59 Use Pocket Doors
09:54 Tenants Love Lofts!
10:57 Affordable ADU Tips
11:36 Building a Garage Conversion ADU
12:58 New Build Design Tips
15:08 Finished Garage ADU Walkthrough
18:10 Go Add an ADU!
Our combo purchase-renovation loan allows someone to buy a house and build an adu AND use the future market rents of the not yet built adu to help them qualify income wise for the purchase of the property :)
I'm literally in the process of getting another home with a separated garage that has a small apartment on top, this got me even more excited about the property 😃
Great to hear!
I love how you go into seemingly over detail about things like how you place the closets and stuff to promote sound cancellation, brilliant! The fact I wish more apartments thought of stuff like this
Thanks Jessica! Yes, a little planning goes a long ways in spaces with shared walls.
lots of options! great info Derek thank you!
One of the best in the biz ! Great tips on ADU's.
Great information! I am planning my ADU now! Thanks
Great video Derek, you really have this down to a science being able to do one of these conversions for 25k including the soft costs!! Some people pay that for just a kitchen or bath renovation!! I'm not dead set on doing one of these yet but I'm definitely going to be looking into it as an option.
Thanks Evan, it may look like a science, but really it is just learning by making tons of mistakes over 25 years and not giving up. Attached ADUs do not work for everyone everywhere, but an option to consider for sure!
My favorite niche.
Love his interviews on ORAAT
Thanks! Yes, Zuber is the man! I get my daily news from him.
I didn't know ADU was a thing. Of course, everything is a thing. I like tiny home living but they don't exist where I want to live. So I bought a regular 1600 sq ft home on a corner lot. There was an addition so there was 2 entrances plus 1 to backyard. Corner lot turned out to be handy because it creates a front door on each street. I added a bathroom, pretty easy. I can configure into a studio or 1 bedroom. Because I like tiny home living I'll live in the studio which has no kitchen but I only ever use an induction top and microwave (I never eat out). I did add 2 extra circuits to the studio for the appliances.
Mini splits in each bedroom.
I'll rent the main part of the house 3/1. Shared outdoor washer which is common here in Phoenix. I line dry but renter can add a dryer. Figure I can get $2000/mo rent.
House has a hip roof so vaulted ceilings not possible. What I did was move the 2x6 ceiling joists to create a coffered ceiling. Beautiful and adds some volume.
Sounds like a great setup! And now you can show your friends how to do it. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent concise information with easy to understand guidelines to maximize your builds. I'm new to the whole ADU concept and this was very helpful. Thanks so much!
Anyone can do this!
Thank you...very insightful
Great advice. Thank you!
Glad it was useful Craig!
Love this. The only thing i would change is using LVP instead of hardwood just for maintenance ease
Yes, many people love LVP. It is great for wet areas and over slab on grade construction.
Thanks for all the info. Getting a ADU on one of my properties is a dream of mine.
If it is a use in your zone, you can do it! Just don't give up!
Awesomeness 😊 yes, very well done!!!!
This was an amazing video thank you!
Yes, BP does a great job sharing RE investing options.
Love video and samples
Glad you liked it!
Another great one Derek! Turning monster houses into charming duplexes :)
Geez. I commented before I realized you were doing multiple houses on this ride along! So much detail!
Thanks Ryan! I really wanted to show that this stategy can be done in a easy, legal and affordable way.
Thanks Ryan!
We just started building. I wish I had seen this in our planning phase. I don't know if anticipated rents can factor into the funding or not, but it would have been nice to potentially get more funding by simply planning for an ADU that would provide a stream of income. With 3.6 acres and a couple old grain silo pads, we still have a couple options we're considering.
If possible, try to stub in water, sewer and power for future builds while trenches are open.
Great tips, loved seeing the different examples. You took the words out of my mouth with double 5/8” drywall and greenglue for soundproofing, it’s the best bang for the buck. If I were living on the other side myself, I’d add a staggered stud wall too - minimal extra lumber cost, much less sound transfer.
Yes! Staggered wall with rock wool in between is the top shelf. It is always the balance of space and cost. Thanks for your comment Matt!
I always enjoy your videos, Every family has Someone Who Breaks the Chain of Poverty, I pray you be that Person!! - *Mrs Audrey Anderson*
Great information, we are looking at building an adu in south Florida so all of this helps a lot as they are not so common here yet. One question I have is on the last adu above the garage with the interior stairs, why didn't you place the stacked washer and dryer next to the sink in the empty space between the bathroom and the countertop.
That would free up more space in the bedroom and make use of that space. It's the only thing that stood. Again, thanks for the great information.
Great question, there was a W/D closet, the unit was just sitting there in the bedroom waiting to be installed.
❤ What do you think about a property with a 3 car garage that shares a wall with a guest bathroom? Would it be feasible to make it a 1 car garage, convert the rest into an ADU and make an entrance into the guest bathroom? Thank you for bringing so much value.
Another great video! I'm gonna have to share this one. I just closed on my heloc but getting nervous looking at the estimates from contractors. Owner builder is definitely the way in my opinion but I am working a lot of overtime right now. Currently I have my master rented out for a $1000/m (500sq/ft with bath/fridge/kitchen cabinets) but I still want that detached ADU in my back lot. Might just have to bite the bullet and pay $350 per sq/ft and just get it done. It is a little concerning paying $250,000 to have one built but I guess it makes sense if I can rent it for $2500. The variable rate can't be trusted at this point in the economy! Thanks again for the video D.
Hey Brother, yes a hard call at that price. If you plan to hold long term I would think you can't go wrong.
I plan on building one but renting it to family member. House is gnna be ours for a while if not for as long as i live.
Dont want to get the city permits since it will
Only be family
gamechanger
can you share the floor plans?
Great video. Question, was that a 6" wall where the pocket doors are? Seems like a regular 4" wall would be too thin to accommodate a pocket door?
Currently working on an en-suite bathroom to possibly house hack. Then, an ADU!
Great stategy!
I am looking into converting my garage. I have an apartment over the garage and was told I can add an ADU below. I’m currently getting quotes. I’m also considering being my own contractor in Los Angeles
Hi, thank you for the detailed video. , I'm looking to convert a property into a triplex ( duplex top and bottom with detached unit) to run two home licensed childcare programs from them in SW Portland. Is this something you can help me with on design and construction?
I am wanting to convert a garage, which shares a wall to the house, but has its own separate entrance into an ADU for Airbnb purposes this will be my first time ADUing, so I’m looking for all the help and guidance I can get. First step?
I just finished my detached garage/ studio, $1200 a month water and light included, backyard and front patio
Nice Rosie, you may have to change your handle to Rosie the car and ADU lady!
What permits did you Need
So fo additional funding on the adu at the time of closing what do you acutually need in order for the bank to consider including it on the loan? Can you elaborate please
How is mail handled? Does the ADU become a unit B or is that not allowed and just have to be sorted?
do you have any videos on converting adus that have not been permitted...great video and subscribed
Not yet, but will share if I do!
New subscriber here! Great Video, If Im planning on keeping my home in the family can I skip city permits and hire individual contractors for a 400sq garage conversion, please advise. Than you
Great video! Love your work. How can I explore hiring your team to design our detached ADU in Pacific Grove, ca? We are rebuilding the primary foundation/garage and adding. 20x30 1 bedroom apartment above.
Shoot I would love to live in a place like that.
As soon as i got my primary home, i converted my garage to a studio renting at $1600
How many sq ft? Sounds like southern cal. Rent? Thanks
I have a house with one how can I get a permit and make sure it’s possible?
Where do you keep the water heater?
Great question Brady! Most of the time we use an exterior mounted on demand natural gas water heater. I try to stick them on the back wall. The next video in this series will show on.
Are you available as a consultant on my potential purchase in central Florida?
I converted my garage into a 488 sq ft 1 bed 1 bath JADU for 31k (All in and before SB 13 reduced permit costs).
Nice! That is a great price! I assume you are handy, or a pro!
@@ThatADUGuy I did most of the work myself. I only subbed out electrical and texture, and some of the plumbing. Have you heard of this new bill that will remove owner occupany for JADUs and will permanently remove them for both ADUs and JADUs?
@@David-gg1fe Great work getting it done at that price with hard work! Yes, there are big tailwinds for the ADU strategy.
@@ThatADUGuy it looks like 30k for a garage adu is cheap then. I"ve got about 30k cash available for the ADU in my garage I'm hoping to make, is that unrealistic? In your experience, what kind of price tag can I expect if I get the work done through a contractor?
@@parkerhardy8398 I would start at $100/sf for a garage to ADU conversion.
Bought a cape cod style house, real fixer upper. Created a 2bd/2bth in the basement for long term tenants. Will covert 2nd floor to to 2bd/1bth airbnb. Essentially Creating a triplex out of a single family home. We live on first floor so will push into the garage to create a bath and bedroom. Making it a 3bd/2 bath. Doing most of the work ourselves. It's our retirement plan!
Awesome! Dounds like a great retirement plan!
What area?
Have the green glue already, unfortunately we doing non attached
Build it!
@@ThatADUGuy we budgeted things out, our hope start building in may
Vaulted ceilings, standard 8 x 5 bathroom with pocket door and single-wall kitchen design - I think Derek just handed me my new standard ADU design. You sir are a gentleman and a true scholar. Thank you!
Those or the ADU short cuts! Glad to help!
@@ThatADUGuy do you use locks or key locks on pocket doors? I’ve looked around and can’t seem to find one that isn’t crazy expensive, weird, or for commercial use.
I'm skeptical about the feasibility of converting a living area and a bedroom into an attached ADU for just $15k of construction cost. The process likely involves more intricate steps, such as opening walls and installing fire-rated partitions connected to the main house. Moreover, adding kitchen utility lines, a complete kitchen setup, appliances, and drywall alone could easily reach a budget of $10k. And let's not forget about the complexities of implementing features like a pocket door and a vaulted ceiling, which would necessitate significant expenses for framing, foundation adjustments, and more.
While the idea of repurposing existing space in the primary house for an attached ADU is intriguing, it's crucial to present homeowners with a more accurate understanding of the potential costs and challenges involved. By doing so, they can make well-informed decisions and be better prepared for the financial investment required to successfully achieve a functional and compliant attached ADU.
Is this in Oregon? They're many house with ADUs out there.
Yes, Oregon is very Pro ADU.
Thanks for making such a great video on this topic. I learned many tips from this video. Also creating a ADU from living space in LA. Once done it should cut my mortgage by more than half !
You are welcome! Great to hear that!
Welcome back Brandon 😅🤣😂
Everything you said seemed on the dot. I do have a question about the flooring option. Why hardwood instead of luxury vinyl?
Thanks Jonny, great question! Real nail down, hardwood is timeless custom touch. All the apartments in my market use LVP and hardwood stands out. LVP trend colors change every couple years, where natural white oak or fir looks good in any design, forever. It will last 100 years with minimal maintenance. If a tenant drops a heavy or sharp object on a wood floor, it blends in or can be buffed out. I can sand and refinish a real wood floor 3 times. It also has a rich and cozy feel that LVP can not mimic. Being a carpenter at heart, I personally don't like the feel of vinyl under my feet. . There are some great LVP products and they do beat wood if in a wet application and I would use it over a concrete slab.
@@ThatADUGuy thank you for this answer! I was also wondering about the hard wood floors.
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Yeah thatd be way more than 25k in my market
I hear you. Some metro areas can have crazy costs.
Was the majority of the structure already completed? I've looked into this and there's no way an ADU will cost $25K
Did you watch the video?
He said right in the begining that he converted a second living room
Yes, just added bathroom, bedroom/closet walls, the kitchen and punched in the new entry door.
what is an ADU???
Accessory dwelling unit
@@frankn2080 THANK YOU!!
What city
Jackson County, Oregon
Thanks u
@@navinjitsingh1199 you're welcome!
HOA is such a 🐓 block
An option would be to join the HOA board, make changes to help infill housing options. Also, just state law, some trump HOAs.
@@ThatADUGuy Im in Missouri City Texas (greater houston area). Anyone have any luck?
@@thomasvarughese118 not sure, I would place a call to the local zoning office at your city.
Do you have any example floorplans on these ADU’s? Great video thank you!!
Hi Robert! Not per say. With any of the small ADU conversions I use this model or close to it, in the way that fits best and seperates sound on the shared wall. Bedroom 10x12 with 3x8 closet. 5x8 bathroom with tub/shower combo. The rest is great room open space with a minimum of 13' for a one wall kitchen.
New construction over garage is similar on a 20x20 or 22x26 footprint. I do have two free sets of stand alone ADU plans on my website, found in the show notes. Hope that helps!
Dude you must be in a cheap place here in CA that ADU is getting a minimum of $2,000 a month
Make sure you obtain proper permitting for constructing your ADU. We don’t want illegally constructed ADUs now do we!
Always start with the zozing office!
Brandon 😏😏
Nope. Less of these vids please