Why San Diego Is the Perfect Market for ADU Development Right Now

And Why You Should Be Investing In Tiny Homes

Date

Apr 15, 2025

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12 Min

If you've been paying attention to the real estate headlines, you already know: San Diego has a housing crisis. But what most people don’t realize is that inside every crisis is opportunity — especially for those who understand the power of ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) development.

At Scrubs2Estates, we believe there’s never been a better time to invest in ground-up ADU projects in San Diego — and here’s exactly why:

🏡 Historic Housing Shortage
San Diego’s vacancy rates are among the lowest in the nation.
Demand for housing continues to skyrocket, but strict zoning and limited land make it nearly impossible for supply to keep up. ADUs are one of the few ways to add immediate housing without waiting years for large developments.

💵 Sky-High Rents and Strong Rental Demand
Rents in San Diego are at all-time highs — and they’re still rising.
People want to live here. Young professionals, students, retirees — they’re all competing for limited inventory, which means newly built ADUs lease fast and command premium rents.

📈 Favorable Laws and Incentives
California has aggressively changed zoning laws to make ADU construction easier, faster, and cheaper:
• ✅ No more minimum lot sizes
• ✅ Streamlined approvals
• ✅ Reduced impact fees
• ✅ No parking requirements in many areas
The government is literally paving the way for small developers to add units — because they know it’s the fastest solution to the housing shortage.

🔒 Risk Mitigation Through Housing Demand
Real estate values fluctuate, but people always need a place to live.
Unlike speculative assets, residential housing — especially affordable new units like ADUs — stays in demand even during economic downturns.

🚀 Faster Timelines, Faster Returns
Compared to large apartment complexes that can take 3–5 years to entitle and build, ADU projects can often be completed in 12–18 months.
That means you start earning rental income or can refinance/sell much faster — turning over capital and compounding your returns.

🧠 The Smart Investor’s Play in a Tight Market
Instead of fighting for overpriced single-family homes or trying to time the stock market, smart investors are focusing on creating value.
By adding new units where none existed before, you’re not just riding the market — you’re building equity from day one.

🔁 The Opportunity Has Never Been Bigger

At Scrubs2Estates, we specialize in sourcing, entitling, and building ground-up ADU projects in San Diego's best neighborhoods — neighborhoods where demand is high, rents are strong, and growth is inevitable.

When you invest with us, you’re tapping into:

• ✅ Projects backed by real assets and legal protections
• ✅ 8% annual returns during the build phase
• ✅ 35%+ total returns at project completion
• ✅ Full transparency with updates every 2 weeks

The window for easy ADU development won’t stay wide open forever. As more investors flood the space, competition will rise and returns will compress.

If you want to grow your wealth by solving one of San Diego’s biggest problems — housing — the time to act is now.

Let’s build something real together.

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