I definitely agree - not even solving problems like you mentioned - I think its mainly about solving the sellers problem.

It even gave suggestions on what I could improve based on what my competition is offering.Link to the operator in action is here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C1uTqgWGfs3AMsUdDWd0FOTbVFM...Quick tip: don’t pay the $200 for this just yet.

I would do it even if I sell far outside the 18 month window.  

Even with a bump of $200 in rent.

I wouldn't even badmouth the ugly thing - I would just ask if they might have any interest in joining you in replacing a portion of the fence. 

Even if they have a public record in your county, they may have issues in another county that are not disclosed.

For someone new to real estate investing that wants to do long term rentals, do you recommend starting off in an area close to them/an area they're familiar with or someplace that will give them the best return even if it's out of state. 2.

That claim can not be even remotely true.  

Even though you want the ADU to be an investment and not your primary home.

Even in housing.