The ADU That Almost Broke Kevin Trinh (And How He Built Back Stronger)

Alright, welcome back to Straight to the Point by West Coast Property Bros. In this episode, I sit down with a real heavy hitter...Kevin Trinh. This guy isn’t just talking about real estate; he’s living it. With over 100 ADUs built and a portfolio worth $20 million, Kevin’s the founder of ADU Mastermind San Diego and the creator of the No Bullsh*t Buy Box.We’re breaking down everything, from the ADU gamble that almost broke him, to how he scaled his portfolio, to whether masterminds are actually worth it or just hype. Kevin gets raw about the wins, the losses, and what it really takes to build in one of the toughest markets in California.No fluff, no filters- just straight talk about the future of housing, the mistakes that cost him the most, and the lessons every investor needs to hear before diving into the ADU game.So buckle up, this one’s for the people who actually want to build, not just talk about it.Find us: Instagram: realtor.tmg and _isaac_ramirezLinkedIn: Tristan Guerrero and Isaac RamirezEmail: [email protected] or [email protected]: Instagram: thekevintrinh Chapters:01:00 Was getting into ADU's the smartest move of your career..or the riskiest gamble?04:00 No BullSh*t Buy Box...are most investors lying to themselves?05:00 What is a Buy Box?05:51 How did you do it?06:40 Do you have a coach or mentor?07:50 How do people pick the right coaching?10:53 Is the ADU boom an opportunity or just overcrowded?13:00 How are you able to bypass laws to build 9ADU's?14:16 Is there ever too MANY Adus?15:20 What is one project that almost broke you?19:00 Is a mastermind worth it or just a cash grab?22:00 Does paying attention to details slow you down..?23:40 How did you get into construction?25:30 What's one lesson you've learned from scaling a 20 Million ADU portfolio?27:50 First Latino Astronaut 29:20 Are ADU's the future of housing?31:50 Final advice to Gen'z...