Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.

Are there companies that specialize in helping with this process?

I'm actively working through this process somewhat now so I can roll funds into a bigger boutique hotel project.

I’m in the process of converting one of the units into a short-term rental and could use some advice.I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth using a dynamic pricing tool to maximize revenue and whether I should invest in property management software to help manage bookings, communication, and other tasks.Any recommendations or insights from your experience would be greatly appreciated.

I decided to go on with the property in Kenmore and went through the process. 

It took 3 years, but,  I finally navigated the permitting process and now have all the permits I need to build 6 small cabins on a river in the mountains.

It's not a check-in-the-box process like some states. 

-repeat the process every year by acquiring one house every year with the appropriate income qualification

Since this will be a lengthy process I will attwmpt to fill these units up with short term office tenants, or anyone that is looking for storage space. 

There is an agreement between NAR and the banks that it needs to be processed through a real estate agent.