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Infill Residential Development · California

We Don't Buy Houses.
We Create Assets.

Eliav Investments acquires underutilized residential properties and converts them into high-performing multi-unit assets — through ADU development, strategic deal structuring, and full-cycle execution.

2–3×
Income Increase Per Asset
ADU
Density-Driven Strategy
Full
End-to-End Execution
What We Do

Four Levers.
One Integrated Strategy.

We operate at the intersection of deal sourcing, regulatory expertise, and development execution — creating value that most investors leave on the table.

01

Deal Sourcing & Acquisition

We identify distressed, mispriced, and underutilized properties in high-demand infill neighborhoods. We negotiate creatively — using subject-to, off-market direct, and assignment strategies to secure deals below market or with favorable terms.

02

Highest & Best Use Optimization

We reconfigure single-family properties into 2–3+ unit income-producing assets through JADUs, detached ADUs, and interior reconfigurations — turning a basic SFR into a small multifamily asset that performs at a completely different level.

03

Full-Cycle Project Execution

From permitting and contractor management to build timelines and stabilization — we handle every phase of execution. This is where most operators fail. We have the network, the process, and the pattern recognition to bring projects across the finish line.

04

Financial Engineering & Exit

We underwrite for reality — using rent-backed decisions and DSCR-driven refinance strategies to pull capital back out while holding long-term cash-flowing assets. We force appreciation through development, not speculation.

Our Process

From Acquisition
to Stabilization.

A repeatable, disciplined process that transforms underutilized properties into high-performing assets — every time.

01

Identify & Underwrite

We source on and off-market opportunities in infill neighborhoods. Every deal is underwritten through a rent-backed lens — no speculation, no guessing.

02

Entitle & Design

We assess ADU / JADU feasibility, secure permits, and finalize plans — navigating local and state regulations (HCD / SB9 / SB1123) that most investors don't understand.

03

Execute & Build

Our contractor network has completed hundreds of ADU projects. We manage timelines, quality, and budget from groundbreak through certificate of occupancy.

04

Stabilize & Exit

We lease up, refinance via DSCR to return capital, and hold for long-term cash flow — or exit if the spread makes sense. Capital recycled, value locked in.

Why Eliav

Most Investors Lose on
Execution. We Don't.

The combination of deal-structuring skill and development execution capability is rare. Here's what sets us apart.

Regulatory Edge

We understand ADU law beyond surface level — including how state law (HCD, SB9, SB1123) actually translates at the city level. This filters out 90% of competition and reduces entitlement risk significantly.

Proven Execution Network

We don't need an in-house team — we have something better: engineers and designers who've done hundreds of these projects, with repeatable systems from feasibility through stabilization.

Deal Structuring + Development

We create margin on both ends: entry through creative deal structuring (sub-to, off-market), and exit through forced appreciation via development. Most operators are good at one. We do both.

Underwritten for Reality

We apply a 1% rule lens, rent-backed underwriting, and infill-biased site selection. We're not chasing appreciation — we're engineering it through income and value increases.

Full Lifecycle Control

From acquisition through lease-up and refinance, we own the entire process. Investors aren't exposed to fragmented execution risk. You know where the deal stands at every stage.

Infill-Only Discipline

We don't chase fringe markets or speculative growth. We focus on strong neighborhoods with proven rental demand — minimizing downside while maximizing the density-driven upside.

Our Ideal Capital Partner

  • High-income W2 earner or business owner with $100K–$500K+ deployable capital
  • Already believes in real estate — but hasn't scaled or got stuck in analysis paralysis
  • Wants passive or semi-passive exposure with strong, documented returns
  • Values deals that are real, vetted, and backed by a clear execution plan
  • Trusts the operator — and wants to understand the strategy, not micromanage it
  • Ready to deploy capital now, not six months from now
Who We Work With

Built for Serious Capital Partners.

We're not looking for passive spectators. Our partners are high-conviction, capital-ready individuals who want access to off-market infill deals they couldn't find or execute on their own.

We handle everything. You get the returns, the transparency, and none of the operator headaches.

Not the right fit if...

You're looking for quick-flip margins, need guaranteed returns, or aren't ready to commit capital for a 12–24 month horizon. Real estate development rewards patience and conviction.

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10.1%
Cap Rate
8.4%
CoC Return
1.31x
DSCR
✓ GO
Verdict
Get In Touch

Let's Talk About Your Next Move.

Whether you're looking to deploy capital, explore a partnership, or just understand what we do — we'd love to have a real conversation. No pitch. No pressure.

Email hello@eliavdevelopments.com
Focus Markets California — Infill SFR & ADU Development
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