Built to rent.
Priced to perform. Done in 90 days.
No design catalog. No upgrade calls. Just the unit your market rewards, permitted and built on a fixed timeline — so you're collecting rent, not picking countertops.
90 days
average permit-to-cash-flowing timeline
0 decisions
finish choices required from you
4–6 weeks
kit manufactured and delivered
30–40%
typical insurance discount on steel framing
Everything from permit to rent-ready. Nothing more.
Cash Flow ADU handles every step between your raw lot and your first rental check. Here's where our scope ends — and where your job as a landlord begins.
Permit & design
We Determine the Optimal Unit Type, Handle All Architectural Drawings, and Secure Permits — without Asking You a Single Design Question.
Build
Cold-formed steel panels are manufactured off-site, delivered, and assembled on your lot — walls up in a day, finished in weeks.
Pro Photo & Video
Professional listing photography and video are captured at handoff, so your unit is market-ready the day we leave.
You List It
We hand you a rent-ready unit with a completed listing package. Your job starts here: collect applications and sign a lease.
Built for speed, engineered for return.
Every process decision is optimized for the investor's outcome: faster permits, lower insurance, less time on site, more cash flow sooner.
Cold-Formed Steel, Panelized Off-Site
Panels are precision-manufactured in a controlled environment, arriving on your lot ready to assemble — not cut on-site.
Walls up In a Day
Panelized assembly compresses on-site framing from weeks to a single day, cutting weather exposure and labor cost.
Pre-Approved Permitting Plans
Our standardized plan sets have prior approval relationships with municipalities, reducing permitting timelines significantly.
Zero Decision Fatigue by Design
You are never asked to choose finishes, layouts, or fixtures. One proven spec. One outcome: maximum rent, minimum friction.
Non-Combustible Framing
Steel framing is non-combustible, which typically qualifies your policy for a 30–40% insurance discount versus wood-frame construction.
Manufacturer-Direct Pricing
We source panels directly from the manufacturer, eliminating the markup added by general contractors who buy from distributors.
Is This You?
We work with a specific kind of investor. This is a fast filter — not a sales pitch.
This is you if…
- You already own the property
- You think in cap rate, not curb appeal
- You want to be told the right unit — not presented options
- You have financing ready or nearly ready
- You hate wasted time and decision loops
This isn't you if…
- You want design input on finishes or layout
- You're still house-hunting and don't own property yet
- You want approval rights over every build decision
- You're building for family use, not rental income
Thanks! We'll be in touch within one business day with a property review.
Run the Numbers.
Adjust the inputs below to get a ballpark on build cost, market rent, and value created. These are estimates — your property review locks the real numbers.
$90k–$200k
Estimated build cost
$1,800–$3,200
Estimated monthly rent
$120k–$280k
Estimated value created
Estimates are for planning purposes only. Actual costs and rents vary by site, jurisdiction, and market conditions.
How the 90 days works.
Three phases. Two run in parallel. One outcome: a rent-ready unit handed to you at the end.
Step 01
Property Review & Spec Lock
We review your lot, zoning, and local rental comps. We tell you exactly which unit — size, layout, and spec — maximizes your return. No options presented. One recommendation. You approve it and we move.
Step 02
Permitting & Manufacturing (in Parallel)
While permits are in process, your steel panel kit is being manufactured off-site. These two tracks run simultaneously — eliminating the wait-for-permit-then-order-materials lag that kills traditional timelines.
Step 03
Build, Photo & Handoff
Panels arrive on your lot, walls go up in a day. Finish work, mechanical, and final inspection follow. Pro photos and video are captured at completion. We hand you the keys and a completed listing package.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Questions that Actually Block a Decision.
Direct answers. No sales copy.
Why no design options?
Because design optionality is the single biggest source of project delay and investor regret. Every hour spent choosing between two tile colors is an hour your unit isn't rented. We've pre-selected the spec that maximizes rent and minimizes maintenance. You get the outcome, not the process.Is 90 days actually realistic?
For properties that qualify, yes. The 90-day clock starts at permit submission, not groundbreak. Pre-approved plan sets, parallel permitting and manufacturing, and panelized assembly are what make it achievable. Properties with complex zoning, active liens, or unusual site conditions may take longer — we'll tell you upfront if yours is one of them.Do you help find tenants?
No. We build and hand off. Tenant placement is outside our scope by design — it keeps our process clean and your timeline predictable. We deliver a rent-ready unit with a professional listing package. You or a property manager take it from there.What if I don't own property yet?
We can't help you yet. Our process only works when the property is already in your control. Come back when you've closed escrow.What sizes and budgets should I expect?
We build units in the 400–800 sq ft range. Build costs typically run $180–$260 per square foot depending on site conditions and market. Use the estimator above to get a ballpark, then book a property review to get real numbers for your specific lot.
If the Math Is Right, the Rest Is Just Execution.
One property review. One recommendation. One 90-day path to a cash-flowing unit.
