Long Beach ADU Brings Financial Peace of Mind

In a time of growing economic uncertainty, finding sources of additional income can provide invaluable peace of mind. Jorge and his wife Kristen found that peace of mind when they decided to convert a garage at his mother’s Long Beach home into a beautiful, functional accessory dwelling unit. With Revival Homes as their one-stop shop partner, the process was seamless – getting them from garage to ADU in just a few simple steps. 

Getting Financing

Building an ADU is a serious investment – a UC Berkeley study estimates that the average cost of constructing an ADU in California is $167,000. Jorge wanted to take out a loan to finance his ADU, but struggled to find financing at terms that fit his needs. Revival Homes matched Jorge to a local credit union who provided project financing at advantageous terms, enabling the project to move forward.

Finding the Right Contractor

Finding the right contractor is often the most intimidating task in any major construction project. Jorge wanted to balance cost and quality, recognizing that saving money on construction would let him pay off his investment more quickly and achieve his financial goals.

The Revival Homes team connected Jorge with three of its top partner contractors, each of whom specialize in the construction of ADUs. Jorge clicked with Ryan, an Orange County-based contractor who was able to translate Jorge’s vision for the space into a reality. As Jorge put it, Ryan “ended up paying so much attention to detail” and proposing clever design tweaks to maximize the space available, ultimately exceeding his expectations.

The Finished Product

The 420-square foot home does a lot with a little. “It was just amazing that they were able to fit a full bedroom and an entire kitchen in the space”, noted Jorge. The ADU is laid out perfectly for a new tenant to live comfortably. Initially, Jorge was concerned about having adequate storage in such a small space — in the long term, his sister intends to move into the ADU, and wanted to ensure that she would have enough storage space. Fortunately, the Revival Homes team came up with a design that delivered ample storage.

What was once an underused garage has been transformed into a stunning one-bedroom, one-bath home – with everything that a tenant (or family member) needs to live comfortably. The layout works flawlessly in the limited space and features high-end finishes, all while staying within Jorge’s budget: an excellent investment for the Ramirez family’s current needs and financial future. 

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!