And agree that any prediction is speculative because obviously know one can predict the future.

Networking with luxury RE brokerages will probably fast track you as well. 

I understand that if I rent this ADU out, then I can have a tax write off on the mortgage payment and insurance payment for the the ADU's sqft portion.

In the future, and this goes for all househackers renting a room in your own home, you can choose to use more discretion when picking "tenants" because they're legally seen as roommates FYI.

Don’t forget to plan for the future, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and celebrate small wins along the way—it’s all part of the journey!

In this universe, which I classify as groups writing $5mm checks+ and allocating in the tens of millions per year, they do not follow sponsors for years.   

This could help smooth out cash flow in the long run by locking in a lower rate and reducing future payment pressure. 2.

We discussed RE a lot, but not these subjects.

They even showed us a TED Talk video and asked us to write down "Before I die, I will..."

I'm actually considering moving from my personal residence in a somewhat distant future so I was planning to test the waters before making the leap.