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DADU ROI Estimator

See the full 10-year investment picture. Compare your project cost with estimated instant equity, rental income, long-term property value, and potential net profit.

Tell us about the investment

Use the planning estimate from our Cost Calculator or enter your own figures. No contact information is required.

The model estimates DADU-related property value and rent using ZIP code, square footage, bedrooms, and bathrooms. It then compares the projected 10-year value and gross rental income with your initial project investment.

Your 10-year investment outlook

Enter your project information to see the investment story from initial cost to potential 10-year profit.

1. Initial investment

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Estimated total project cost

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2. Estimated instant equity

$—

Estimated property value added today, less the initial investment

3. Estimated 10-year gross rental income

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Before vacancy, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other operating expenses

4. Estimated DADU-related property value after 10 years

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Estimated added property value after appreciation

5. Combined 10-year value

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10-year property value plus gross rental income

− Initial investment

6. Estimated net profit after recovering your investment

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Combined 10-year value less the original project cost

Estimated property value added today$—

Estimated monthly rent today$—

Estimated appreciation over 10 years$—

Estimated return multiple—×

What this could mean

A DADU can create value through immediate equity, rental income, and long-term appreciation.

Ready for answers specific to your property?

This estimate shows the opportunity. A DADU Solutions Feasibility Study evaluates what your property can support, local requirements, site conditions, and realistic development costs—before you invest in design.

Learn About the Feasibility Study

Planning disclaimer: This calculator provides educational planning estimates only and is not an appraisal, financial projection, tax opinion, or investment guarantee. Property values, rents, vacancy, appreciation, taxes, insurance, maintenance, operating expenses, and construction costs vary. Rental income shown is gross income before expenses.