Tiny Home & ADU Consultants
Building or buying a tiny home or ADU comes with a lot of questions about planning, permitting, design, regulations, and finding the right path forward. Whether you’re just getting started or already well into your project, experienced consultants can help you avoid costly mistakes and make informed decisions. Below is a list of experts who specialize in tiny homes, ADUs, and the small housing industry.
Lindsay Wood
The Tiny Home Lady
415-378-8398
TheTinyHomeLady@gmail.com
Guiding buyers through the right sequence before they make irreversible housing decisions. The GO TiNY! Method gives serious buyers the framework, the clarity, and the confidence to reach their GO Zone.
Lisa De Jesus
ADU Gurus
760-313-1000
adugurus@gmail.com
From concept to keys, ADU Gurus, LLC™ is your go-to team for all your Accessory Dwelling Unit needs.
Don’t Know Where to Start?
Don’t start with the house. One of the biggest mistakes people frequently make is starting with the home itself — details like style and size. But tiny living isn’t just about square footage — it’s about fit.
The right tiny home depends on:
- Where you want to live
- When you want to make the move
- Why you’re choosing this lifestyle
- How much flexibility (or firmness) you have financially
Our friends at TinyFest created a printable worksheet designed to get the thoughts out of your head and onto paper. The worksheet walks you through key areas — location, timing, budget, placement, and priorities — and asks you to rate what matters most versus where you’re flexible.
This isn’t about boxing yourself in. It’s about seeing patterns:
- Where are you firm?
- Where do you have wiggle room?
- What trade-offs actually feel okay?
Those answers become incredibly useful — whether you’re talking to a builder, a consultant, a lender, or just trying to make sense of your own options.
