Course Curriculum

10 Chapters · 48 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome: Meet Your Instructor + ADU Basics

    1. What You'll Learn and How to Use It Free preview
    2. Joseph's Origin: 85+ ADUs & Counting Free preview
    3. What is an ADU? Not as Clear Cut as You Think Free preview
    4. ADU Regulations Cheat Sheet Free preview
    5. Homework: Introduce Yourself! Free preview
  2. 2

    Defining Your ADU Goals

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      Defining Your Reasons to Build an ADU

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      Pros and Cons For Every ADU Type

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      When Should You NOT Build an ADU?

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Homework: Defining Your Goals

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    Evaluating Your Property

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      Evaluating Your Property: What are we working with? Part 1

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      Evaluating Your Property: What are we working with? Part 2

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      What Does a Healthy Garage Look Like?

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      Utility Connections & Building a Two-Story ADU

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      Homework: Evaluating Your Property

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    ADU Floor Plan Dissections

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      Under 500 Sq Ft Floor Plans

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      500 - 800 Sq Ft Floor Plans

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      800+ Sq Ft Floor Plans

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      2 Bedroom Floor Plans

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      The Perfect Bathroom Design: 5' x 8'

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      Top Kitchen Designs: Linear vs L-shape vs Island

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      Homework: ADU Floor Plan Dissections

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    Downloadable ADU Floor Plans Collection

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      (7) Under 500 Sq Ft ADU Floor Plans

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      (5) 500 - 800 Sq Ft ADU Floor Plans

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      (4) 800+ ADU Floor Plans

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      (7) Garage Conversion Floor Plans

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    Let's Talk Money: How to Finance

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      What Comes First? Financing or Design?

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      ADU Loans Explained

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      ADU Loan Types Cheat Sheet

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      ADU Appraisals Explained

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      10 Questions to Ask an ADU Appraiser | Before & After Hiring

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      Renting vs Owner Occupancy

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      ROI Calculator Spreadsheet Download

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    Architectural Plans: Designing Your ADU

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      Drafter vs Architect vs Engineer vs Design/Build Firm

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      The Anatomy of ADU Architectural Plans

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      What Are Interior Design Plans?

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      Managing Expectations with Your Designer: What You Own and What You Don't

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      Type V vs Engineering: What is it and Why it Matters

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      Homework: Architectural Plans & Design Teams

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    Submitting to the City & Permitting

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      Expectations of the Permitting Process

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      How to Challenge Your City

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    Hiring Your General Contractor

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      Owner Builder vs General Contractor vs Tech Company

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      Where to Find General Contractors

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      Contractor Bid Review Process: What to look out for

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      Questions to Ask Your Contractor BEFORE Signing

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      General Contractor Contract Checklist

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      Supplementary Sheet: Your Top 3 General Contractors

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    Wrapping Up

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      What Comes Next?

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      Let Me Know What You Think!

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