Hi Steven,It sounds like you and your wife, Renee, have a wealth of experience in the real estate and construction fields, which is a great foundation for starting your real estate investing business.Given your background in residential remodeling and home inspections, and Renee's experience as a real estate agent, you're off to a strong start.

I have a separate short term rental insurance policy (insurance agent recommended short term policy over long term since it's ultimately being used as a short term rental) Curious if that is the same as the Airbnb $1M liability insurance or if they have a separate one

In many cases, the $/sq ft value for an ADU can be slightly discounted compared to the main home, but it still boosts overall property value.As far as the specific question about Feliz/Silverlake, maybe reach out to a local appraiser or RE agent who would be able to give you specifics.

I am a local agent, property manager, investor, and house hacker in SLC area.

With the new commission rules you can stay flexible with an offer of buyer agent commission, rather than having to commit to a certain percentage going to the buyer agent upfront. 

Biden won popular vote by 3X trump vote margin (1.5% versus 4.5%) is fact you can look up on any reputable site. 

If you are a legal property manager in your state the owner should have the unfettered ability to allow you to act as his/her agent to enforce the lease, whatever provisions they may contain plus whatever your state laws allow.

While I am always looking for off-market, as an agent with access to MLS, that's my primary source of looking for deals right now. 

This strategy aligns well with the buy-and-hold model.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with professionals like real estate agents familiar with rental markets and property managers who understand tenant needs.

Have you spoken with an agent or others to see if its the area?