Strategy for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in CA North Bay Area

[Hassan Karaouni]

I've enjoyed learning about general REI and specifically house hacking on BiggerPockets, but I'm also very interested in ADUs. My family owns an all-natural meat farm in Vacaville, CA and I'd like to see if I can set up an ADU to help my family to secure passive income.

• - Does anyone know the typical price range of an ADU in the CA North Bay Area? Do ADU price ranges vary significantly across different regions and states?
• - Beyond the purchase cost, what are other financial considerations for an ADU?
• - How do loans for ADUs compare to loans for purchasing a primary home?
• - Are there resources you would recommend for learning about ADUs specifically? BiggerPockets webinars and books are helping me learn about house hacking, but I have yet to find resources dedicated to ADUs.

[Brian Larson]

@Hassan Karaouni - is the property in the city limits? Or the county? Start with looking up the local rules online with the city, then the county, and then the state rules. The jurisdiction rules vary greatly all over California.

Additionally, as far as cost to build....it of course varies. If you have a lot of land then a simple and cost-effective way to do project is probably a prefab structure. There are many trendy options out there.

Lastly, financing all of these ADU options varies but I think most people pay for them with a cash out refinance or a HELOC.

Best of luck with your project.