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What does an ADU pay you back?

Drop in the numbers, get an honest range. Build cost, rent comp, opex, financing, cap rate — no spin.

$300,000
$1,800
15%
6%
20%
7.5%
30 years
Monthly net rent
$1,530
Monthly mortgage
$1,678
Monthly cash flow
$-148
Estimated value
$306,000
Down payment
$60,000
Cash-on-cash return
-3.0%

Honest math, not selling-the-dream. Real numbers depend on your ZIP, financing, and operating decisions. Confirm with a CPA before signing anything.

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