However, I have offered two thingsA)  Higher deposit -  this way the owner's fears are alleviated somewhatB)  Property management - offer the owner that you will essentially property manage the property for them.     

Consider whether an LLC is right for you—it can provide liability protection but isn’t essential for a single property, as personal liability insurance and an umbrella policy may suffice.

.💰 The Cash Flow ConnectionThink about it - both investments are essentially money-making machines.

Valuation rich but equity poor. we looked at one portfolio recently that claimed to have $15M and $11M in loans but the issue was the $15M valuation was based on 90%+ occupancy and not one building was at 90% so they were at 100% LTV essentially. 

Considering that, you are likely going to see appreciation year over year, which essentially will be additional equity you'd capture just by simply living in the home. 

I have a duplex I bought in 2019 for $62,000 that was essentially turnkey (off-market).

Depreciation begins once the property is rented.It’s essential to consult with a real estate attorney to ensure compliance with local laws and to handle legal complexities.

So, just so I’m understanding correctly, unless the ADU has a driveway for parking of its own, then rent rates might go down on the actual house bc, essentially, the property land is being shared by different parties?

Essentially, is it advisable to acquire my first investment property within the first six months of arriving?

Unfortunately - my current lot for my primary is 1 acre and VERY sloped, and close to a water source (creek), so the county has not even allowed me to permit my downstairs finished basement without an extremely costly renovation to our septic (over $60,000, and that doesn't count demo'ing and replacing our driveway to get to the existing tank and leachfield), and even if I could permit it, it would essentially need to be a treehouse in the redwoods due to the slope (not a bad idea though, I would actually love a livable treehouse on this lot!