I believe in SLC, they are still requiring the owner to live in the main house (meaning you don't have to be there, but you can't rent it) for you to use the ADU for anything else.

Two reputable termite treatment companies have recommended that my townhouse and all the others in our row of 6 townhouses need to be fumigated together.The management company and the HOA board of directors have been aware of the termite infestation in numerous townhouses in the community for some months.

I live in LA. 

Live where you work.

I know your cost of living May be higher than mine was (I live in Virginia), but the skills you develop from this will be extremely useful in many ways. 

Renting to people that aren't friends can be great, but also, one tenant can make everyone's lives miserable, so that's why I start with short leases in the beginning. 

This unit currently has tenants living in it.

There are always people entering the market and leaving the market all the while the many investors that do this for a living will stay and grab deals.

I like the house hack for your daughter the most because you have a way for her to get going and live with her friends.

used an FHA loan with 3.5% down, lived in one unit, and rented the others.