The owner also needs to save for big ticket items that may need to be replaced every 10 or 20 years such as AC, hot water heater, furnace, roof.  

There are definitely risks that will be completely outside of the auction house.

@Jahniya Butlercan you start with a house hack instead? 

There are 9 x buyers for owner occupied houses than there are investor buyers. 

Are there specific techniques or platforms you recommend for networking with property owners or other investors who might have leads?

This influx of high-paying jobs (averaging $60 per hour) is expected to draw a significant number of professionals to the area, boosting demand for housing and various services.

Yes, you’ll have good transit access along 82nd but I believe you aren’t as likely to attract the car-less owner there as you would closer in. 82nd is changing, but I don’t think it’s happening fast enough to justify leave out permanent parking if you’re reselling individually.

Me the owner or my realtor? 

As for valuation, I see no reasons why a Junior ADU would negatively impact additional housing unit.

And they remain owner and control the funding aspects.