About HOMEPLEX

HOMEPLEX guides homeowners and rental property owners through every step of the process of converting single-family homes to multifamily HOMEPLEXES by adding 1, 2 or even 8 ADU units to their single and multifamily properties.

 

We believe, with our methodology and team of ADU specialists, most property owners can secure their financial future and build multigenerational wealth through our strategy to create and own an income generating HOMEPLEX!

Ari Gati

Founder & CEO: Ari is passionate about closing the gap in California’s 1.3 million missing housing units by showing people how to build multigenerational wealth though income property ownership. Ari has co-founded three real estate tech companies, ran the acquisitions team for a large affordable housing family office, and developed, managed and sold residential, multifamily and commercial properties.

 

Certified ADU Specialist

Brandon Hutslar

Project Manager: With 4 years of hands-on experience as an prefab home builder with ADU Crew, Brandon brings a wealth of practical knowledge to the forefront of HOMEPLEX’s prefab strategy. His belief in HOMEPLEX’s vision is a testament to his commitment to transforming how we approach housing solutions, making him pivotal in driving our mission forward.

 

Certified ADU Specialist

Carly Hernandez

Advisor Team Lead: Carly stands out for her unwavering commitment to HOMEPLEX’s mission. Her leadership is marked by passion and an exceptional work ethic, guiding our Advisors with her deep understanding of and experience in the industry. Her ability to inspire and drive the team forward makes her an indispensable part of our success.

 

Certified ADU Specialist

Your trusted ADU specialist, advisor, and manager of the esteemed HOMEPLEX Advisor team. With nearly two years of dedicated service.

Orange County 

Mario Hernandez

Design Director: Mario is a realtor passionate about transforming properties into unique living spaces. With a background in architecture and interior design, he offers a creative approach to buying and selling homes.

 

Certified ADU Specialist

Realtor passionate about transforming properties into unique living spaces. With a background in architecture and interior design, he offers…

Orange County, South Los Angeles

Jahzeel Carballo

Project Roadmap Team Lead: As our Lead Researcher with 8 years of expertise in real estate and construction, Jahzeel (“Jazz”) is the go-to ADU regulations authority at our firm. Known for his solutions-oriented mindset, Jazz excels in deciphering complex housing puzzles. In addition to his regulatory prowess, he plays a pivotal role in crafting our ADU Project Roadmaps and Virtual Feasibility Reports, ensuring each project is guided by thorough research and strategic planning. His leadership in this area is instrumental in navigating the intricacies of ADU development, making him an invaluable asset to our team.

Victoria Lopez

ADU Designer: Victoria is passionate about interior design and brings spaces to life with her keen eye for detail and passion for creating harmonious environments. With her expertise, she transforms ADUs into inviting and functional spaces, seamlessly blending style and practicality.

 

Certified ADU Specialist

Sean Branam

Director of IT & Cyber Security: With over 25 years in the industry, Sean is the glue that keeps all of our systems safe and operating smoothly every day. He is the guy you don’t know you need until something isn’t working, don’t ask him how he fixed it, just be glad he did.

Paola Alvarenga

Marketing Manager: Paola is our dynamic marketing strategist and creative director with a passion for building compelling brand narratives and executing data-driven marketing campaigns. With expertise in digital marketing, brand positioning, and content strategy, she specializes in developing high-impact campaigns that drive engagement, build community, and generate leads.

Ari Gati

Founder & CEO: Ari is passionate about closing the gap in California’s 1.3 million missing housing units by showing people how to build multigenerational wealth though income property ownership. Ari has co-founded three real estate tech companies, ran the acquisitions team for a large affordable housing office, and developed, managed and sold residential, multifamily and commercial properties.

 

Certified ADU Specialist

Brandon Hutslar

Project Manager: With 4 years of hands-on experience as an prefab home builder with ADU Crew, Brandon brings a wealth of practical knowledge to the forefront of HOMEPLEX’s prefab strategy. His belief in HOMEPLEX’s vision is a testament to his commitment to transforming how we approach housing solutions, making him pivotal in driving our mission forward.

 

Certified ADU Specialist

Carly Hernandez

Advisor Team Lead: Carly stands out for her unwavering commitment to HOMEPLEX’s mission. Her leadership is marked by passion and an exceptional work ethic, guiding our Advisors with her deep understanding of and experience in the industry. Her ability to inspire and drive the team forward makes her an indispensable part of our success.

 

Certified ADU Specialist

Your trusted ADU specialist, advisor, and manager of the esteemed HOMEPLEX Advisor team. With nearly three years of dedicated service.

Orange County 

Mario Hernandez

Design Director: Mario is a realtor passionate about transforming properties into unique living spaces. With a background in architecture and interior design, he offers a creative approach to buying and selling homes.

 

Certified ADU Specialist

Realtor passionate about transforming properties into unique living spaces. With a background in architecture and interior design, he offers…

Orange County, South Los Angeles

Jahzeel Carballo

Project Roadmap Team Lead: As our Lead Researcher with 8 years of expertise in real estate and construction, Jahzeel (“Jazz”) is the go-to ADU regulations authority at our firm. Known for his solutions-oriented mindset, Jazz excels in deciphering complex housing puzzles. In addition to his regulatory prowess, he plays a pivotal role in crafting our ADU Project Roadmaps, ensuring each project is guided by thorough research and strategic planning. His leadership in this area is instrumental in navigating the intricacies of ADU development, making him an invaluable asset to our team.

 

 

Certified ADU Specialist

Victoria Lopez

ADU Designer: Victoria is passionate about interior design and brings spaces to life with her keen eye for detail and passion for creating harmonious environments. With her expertise, she transforms ADUs into inviting and functional spaces, seamlessly blending style and practicality.

 

Certified ADU Specialist

Sean Branam

Director of IT & Cyber Security: With over 25 years in the industry, Sean is the glue that keeps all of our systems safe and operating smoothly every day. He is the guy you don’t know you need until something isn’t working, don’t ask him how he fixed it, just be glad he did.

Paola Alvarenga

Marketing Manager: Paola is our dynamic marketing strategist and creative director with a passion for building compelling brand narratives and executing data-driven marketing campaigns. With expertise in digital marketing, brand positioning, and content strategy, she specializes in developing high-impact campaigns that drive engagement, build community, and generate leads.

Our Certified ADU Specialists bring a wealth of diverse perspectives and extensive experience to the table, empowering homeowners and rental property owners to tailor solutions precisely to their unique objectives and requirements. Collaborating closely with our clients, we devise strategic plans and leverage top-tier resources to unlock the untapped potential within single and multi-family properties, transforming them into dynamic HOMEPLEXES featuring one, two, or even three (or more) additional units.

 

At HOMEPLEX, we exclusively partner with the most reputable prefab builders, contractors, lenders, property managers, brokers, and agents in the industry, all of whom boast a proven track record of excellence in ADU development, SB-9 Duplexes, and lot splits. Our HOMEPLEX Advisors provide comprehensive assistance every step of the way. Whether clients are embarking adding one simple prefab ADU, transitioning a single-family dwelling into a multi-unit complex, or optimizing the addition of ADUs to existing multifamily properties, HOMEPLEX provides unwaivering support and guidance.

Stephanie Gutierrez

Certified ADU Specialist

 

KW, True Door Property Management.

Distinguished realtor with over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, having worked in the dynamic
markets of…

Orange County, Los Angeles

Michael Bernier

Certified ADU Specialist

 

Founder and lead designer of Michael Bernier Design, a premier landscape and exterior design firm based…

Inland Empire, Los Angeles, North County San Diego

Trisha Guido

Certified ADU Specialist

 

Trisha Guido is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Real Estate and Design, specializing in property renovation and housing development in Northern California. 

Sacramento, Marin, Sonoma, NAPA

Gustavo Rodriguez

Certified ADU Specialist

 

Gus brings extensive knowledge and expertise to buyers and sellers alike. As a home specialist, Gustavo is equipped with state-of-the-art tools and an inherent understanding of…

San Fernando Valley

Kisha Mitchell-Mellor

Certified ADU Specialist

 

Lakisha Mitchell-Mellor is an experienced ADU owner, midterm rental host, and consultant
serving the Sacramento and Alameda County regions. As a seasoned real estate investor, she
brings a wealth of practical knowledge and firsthand experience to her clients.

Sacramento

Instagram

@mellormoves

Michael Maloney

Certified ADU Specialist

 

With nearly two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table as…

Los Angeles

Stephanie Gutierrez

Certified ADU Specialist

 

KW, True Door Property Management.

Distinguished realtor with over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, having worked in the dynamic…

 

Orange County, Los Angeles

Michael Bernier

Certified ADU Specialist

 

Founder and lead designer of Michael Bernier Design, a premier landscape and exterior design firm based…

Inland Empire, Los Angeles, North County San Diego

Trisha Guido

Certified ADU Specialist

 

Trisha Guido is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Real Estate and Design, specializing in property renovation and housing development in Northern California. 

Sacramento, Marin, Sonoma, NAPA

Gustavo Rodriguez

Certified ADU Specialist

 

Gus brings extensive knowledge and expertise to buyers and sellers alike. As a home specialist, Gustavo is equipped with state-of-the-art tools and an inherent understanding of ..

San Fernando Valley

Kisha Mitchell-Mellor

Certified ADU Specialist

 

Lakisha Mitchell-Mellor is an experienced ADU owner, midterm rental host, and consultant
serving the Sacramento and Alameda County regions. As a seasoned real estate investor, she
brings a wealth of practical knowledge and firsthand experience to her clients.

Sacramento

Instagram

@mellormoves

Michael Maloney

Certified ADU Specialist

 

With nearly two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table as…

Los Angeles

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