Des Moines metro · investor ADUs
The ADU that pays for itself.
We build accessory dwelling units priced to cash-flow — and put the return in writing before you commit. Not a dream home. A performing asset.
Built in Iowa, for Iowa
More home, on the land you already own.
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a second, self-contained home on your lot — a rental, a place for aging parents, a pool house, a home office, a guest suite. A 2025 Iowa law made them easier to build than ever, and we handle the whole thing: design, permitting, and construction, backed by decades of Iowa homebuilding and real numbers on every project.
What you can build
One small home, many lives.
Rental income
A long-term rental on your lot — a performing asset that helps pay its own way.
Aging parents & family
Keep loved ones close with their own private, comfortable space next door.
Pool house & guest suite
A finished retreat for guests, entertaining, or a poolside getaway at home.
Home office or studio
A quiet, separate place to work or create — steps from the back door.
Multigenerational living
Room for adult kids or extended family, with independence for everyone.
A smaller footprint
Right-size your own living without leaving the neighborhood you love.
Why Iowa Tiny Houses
Local builders. Real experience. Honest numbers.
of Iowa homebuilding experience behind every project.
Iowa-based and licensed — we know codes and requirement.
Design, permitting, and construction handled — one team, start to finish.
Clear pricing and a real return estimate before you commit — no guesswork.
Run your numbers
Will this ADU pay for itself?
Real Des Moines-metro figures, based on long-term rentals (30+ days). Adjust the inputs and see the return before you build a thing.
Operating assumptions
Financing
Estimates for planning only, not a guarantee. Based on long-term rentals of 30+ days; short-term (Airbnb) rentals carry different costs and require a permit. Validate rent per neighborhood. Cap rate = net operating income ÷ all-in cost.
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