Even if the numbers look good, you will get tons of competition that eventually will drive the price off your excel sheets.

Drive around in the parts of town that you want to invest in and see if there are any bandit signs.

A standalone ADU is almost always going to cost more than doing an addition, so the value added or cash flow increases will have to justify each.I work with a team of investors who will buy SFR homes then build a new ADU on the lot and add a separate drive way and meters for utilities in North Texas. 

If you are concerned with the types  of prospective tenants  who may do a drive by to check out the place as a first step of their apartment search you have a real estate problem my friend,  not a leasing issue.

This 5 year plan allows me to test multiple different strategies of REI, learning lots along the way, and help me figure out what my "niche" is.Just thinking out loud here haha but I appreciate your comments to inspire me to further think through my real estate journey!

Most guests are willing to provide feedback, especially given the upfront touches/relationship we try and drive initially. 

Driving park is more rentals and would be better for cashflow. 

Sadly the property no longer exists; it was at 22 Riverbend Drive sitting on the Swannanoa River, and like all nine houses sitting on the river, it was swept away and floated down the river.

. - What driving factors should I take into account when l'm looking for an up n' coming hot markets?

It's unreasonable to expect the PM to drive 90 minutes to look at every job before sending a contractor.