We Know ADUs Because We Invest in Them

When California passed AB 881 and SB 9, it changed the game for property owners across the state. Suddenly, almost every single-family lot could support an accessory dwelling unit. We saw this as an enormous opportunity for homeowners to generate meaningful income from their properties, and we built Bay Area ADU Manager to help them do exactly that.

But we did not just start a management company. We invested in ADUs ourselves. We have been through the permitting process, dealt with the construction timelines, navigated the tenant placement challenges, and learned what works and what does not at every step. That firsthand experience is what sets us apart from generic property management firms that added "ADU management" to their website as an afterthought.

Mohini Balakrishnan brings over 30 years of Bay Area real estate expertise, including a deep understanding of construction quality, renovation ROI, and neighborhood-level pricing dynamics. Nikil Balakrishnan adds a tech-forward approach built on his background in artificial intelligence and data-driven marketing. Together, they have created a management practice that treats ADUs not as afterthoughts, but as serious real estate investments that deserve professional attention.