Investment rental
Investment Rental in Portland, Oregon
A Portland homeowner added a second ADU with a two-bedroom Model J to improve rental income and property utility.
What mattered on this project
This Portland project was built around income and long-term property utility. The owner chose a Model J because two bedrooms and two bathrooms can serve a wider range of renters than a compact studio or one-bedroom ADU.
The finish package, including taller cabinets, tile backsplash, black lever hardware, and detailed trim, helped the rental feel like a polished small home rather than a bare accessory unit.
Project highlights
- Used a larger two-bedroom model for stronger rental appeal.
- Selected higher-finish details to compete in the Portland rental market.
- Added housing capacity without replacing the existing home.
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