I did finally receive an email from a student testimonial who possibly now lives out of country and is living the dream retirement.

However, after reflection, I realized I was becoming too emotionally attached to my first investment after a 15-year break and faced challenges finding reliable contractors.Update (5/17/23):After three failed contractor attempts, I finally secured a reliable one.

One final idea, have an episode titled "Getting Rich in Detroit".

It may not be your final destination but sometimes you just have to get the car going to even head that way.Good luck and you are in the right place to learn at BiggerPockets!

Final point, for those savvy investors or second-home buyers who can find the pockets of Colorado that do allow them, you're getting an STR in a market where competition is artificially capped.

Hello, we sold a house and during the final walkthrough the buyers noticed the well pump leaking.

And you finally take title to the property at the purchase price reflecting both the existing structure and the ADU. 

The way their cash flow calculations are presented is IMO sketchy: while the form is not a spreadsheet, it is made to look like vacancy/repairs are included in cash flow calcs (stacked together with other numbers impacting cash flow, and right above the final cash flow amount) 2.

Understanding that you're saying this could constitute payment, how would that final number be decided? 

Get some quotes from electricians before making your final decision.