17+ years in Los AngelesLicense #1047372Reviews on Yelp & Houzz
$2,150/ mo average
The average one‑bedroom rent in Los Angeles. Your backyard can collect it.
RentHop · Los Angeles & surrounding areas · May 2026
A permitted ADU on land you already own. KRN designs it, builds it and hands you the keys on one fixed price. Then the rent starts.
- Free site visit
- Fixed price
- Rent comps for your street
Let's be real. A rental condo in the Valley costs $637k before HOA dues.
- You already own the land. No lot to buy, no bidding war. The ADU goes up behind the house you already have.
- No second mortgage, no HOA, no closing costs. No property manager unless you want one.
- Only the new unit is taxed. Your Prop 13 base doesn't move.
Condo figure: San Fernando Valley condo and townhome median, April 2026.
Run your numbers.
- 400–500 sq ftStudio or compact one-bedroom
- 600–800 sq ftFull one-bedroom, or a small two-bedroom
- 900–1,200 sq ftTwo bedrooms, two baths, full kitchen
Figures shown are estimates only. The site visit replaces them with a written price and rent comps for your street.
Estimated rent
$2,450 / mo
9.0% net yield on build cost
Get a real number for my lot →Three ADU packages. One crew, one permit set.
Every package is the same permitted, inspected ADU. The tiers change what goes inside. Pick one and we price it on the visit.
| What's included | Essential | Superior | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural plans | You supply | Included | Included |
| Shower door | Not included | Standard shower door | Custom frameless glass shower door |
| Hardware | Essential | Superior | Luxury |
| Cabinets and vanities | Essential | Superior | Semi-custom |
| Countertops | Essential | Superior | Custom, high-end |
| Appliances | Not included | Not included | Range, cooktop, hood, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, washer and dryer |
Your ADU, from signed contract to first rent check.
We walk your lot and pull the permits
We measure, check what the city allows and pull rent comps for your street. Then plans, engineering and plan check.
We start the build
Foundation goes in and the rough framing of your ADU goes up.
We build it all
Daily updates, professional crews, inspections managed for you. We hand you the Certificate of Occupancy. You start renting the unit and getting paid.
“They showed up at 7:15 and started at 7:30 every morning. They didn't come when they said they would be there. They were there. Always professional, always communicating with me. And they cleaned up after themselves. Every day it was clean.”— Craig, Westlake Village · video testimonial
“The workers come before 7 in the morning, every morning. What amazed me was when they leave, the place is so clean. Efficiency and professionalism, combined with good work. I can recommend these guys to anyone in a heartbeat.”— Rustum, Eagle Rock · video testimonial
What ADU investors ask first
“What's the real all-in cost?”
Garage conversions typically $170–200k, detached one-bedrooms $200–300k, including design, engineering, city fees and finishes. Lot-specific work is priced before you sign, never as a change order.
“Is the rent estimate real?”
We pull current listings within a mile of your address. If your street rents lower, we say so.
“How do I finance it without losing my 3% mortgage?”
Most owners use a HELOC or home-equity loan behind the existing mortgage. Some lenders count up to 75% of projected rent toward qualifying you.
“Do my taxes go up on the whole house?”
No. Only the new unit is assessed, roughly $2,500–3,000 a year on a $250k unit. About one month of rent.
“Will I hate having a tenant in my backyard?”
We design for separation: own entrance from the side yard or alley, no shared walls, fencing and screening. Many owners add a separate gate and address.
A fixed ADU price and a rent estimate for your lot.
We walk the property, confirm what the city allows and give you a written number. If the numbers don't work on your lot, we'll say so.
- Free
- No obligation
- Written price before you sign
- License #1047372
Or call 818-894-2000.