Project Templates

Long Beach, CA -- Updated for 2026

Step-by-step build playbooks with permit contacts, realistic timelines, and cost ranges. Choose a template to create a live project tracker.

Full Rehab

The comprehensive playbook for gut renovations. Covers everything from title search through final walkthrough, including Long Beach permit contacts, inspection scheduling, and realistic cost ranges for every trade.

45 steps

~253 days

PlanningDesignPermittingDemolitionConstructionCompletion

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ADU

Purpose-built for adding rental income to existing properties. Includes LB-specific ADU ordinance guidance, utility connection steps, and the exact permit sequence that avoids common 2-3 month delays.

41 steps

~166 days

PlanningDesignPermittingPre-BuildConstructionInspections

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SB-9 Lot Split

Navigate the complex SB-9 lot split process from feasibility analysis through certificate of occupancy. Includes entitlement strategy, surveyor coordination, and the specific Long Beach planning department workflow.

32 steps

~271 days

Due DiligenceEntitlementDesignPermittingConstructionCompletion

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Cosmetic Flip

The fast-track playbook for properties that need cosmetic updates only. Optimized for speed-to-market with parallel task scheduling, vendor coordination, and staging prep built right into the timeline.

17 steps

~32 days

PlanningDemolitionFinishesLandscapingListing

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Compare Templates

Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right playbook for your project.

Attribute	Full Rehab	ADU	SB-9 Lot Split	Cosmetic Flip
Total Steps	45 steps	41 steps	32 steps	17 steps
Timeline	~253 days	~166 days	~271 days	~32 days
Budget Range
Complexity	High	High	Very High	Low
Phases	6 phases	6 phases	6 phases	5 phases
Ideal For	Investors buying distressed SFRs	Homeowners adding rental income	Developers maximizing lot density	First-time flippers & quick turns

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