La Puente ADU Turns Garage into Gold

When Juan, a lifelong entrepreneur, was exploring his next investment opportunities, he found one in his front yard - literally!

Doing the Math

Juan’s beautiful, Spanish-style home has plenty of room for his family, and also has a 500 square foot, two-car garage that they used to stash unnecessary items. Juan realized that this was a very expensive storage locker, and that he could turn it into an ADU to rent, like many of his La Puente neighbors have done.

Juan reached out to Revival Homes for help. First, Revival performed an investment analysis for him, finding that 1-bedroom apartments in his neighborhood rent for $1,900 to $2,300 per month. If he could create an attractive design and find a quality contractor, this garage could be providing serious returns in a short period of time.

Selecting the Right, Ambitious Partners

Juan has a strong community network - he was able to design and permit the project with the help of an architect friend. When it came time for construction, however, he had a hard time finding a communicative, experienced contractor who he could trust.

Fortunately, Revival Homes was ready to help with its network of trusted, pre-vetted ADU contractors. Through initial conversations, it was clear that Juan’s project required a polished and efficient builder with proven ability to meet quality and timeline expectations. Revival connected Juan to Ric, an experienced ADU contractor who could begin construction immediately at a fair price and confidently hit an impressive timeline for completion. The two hit it off and decided to work together.

The Finished Product (and Beyond)

Six months after their match, Ric delivered the finished product: a gorgeous adaptation of the garage into a clean, contemporary 1-bedroom apartment that creatively approaches the limitations of space. 

Designing a 1-bedroom unit in 500 square feet often requires some compromise of features. Juan’s design choices, however, provide his renters with the combination of space, light, and amenities through the positioning of the galley kitchen, a laundry closet, high ceilings and quality finishes. The unit quickly rented at the high end of Juan’s estimates.

The overall experience of the project was so successful that Juan is now planning to build a second ADU on his property to further increase his home's value.

Revival Homes Has the ADU for You

Revival Homes is California’s one-stop ADU shop. We partner with our customers through every step of the process: project planning, architectural plans, permitting, construction, and financing.

Ready to get your ADU project started? Book your free consultation with a Revival Homes ADU expert today!

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