of the "great photo" examples having calendars that are wiiiiiiide open, with barely a booking on them.Fair enough, I pulled these from first page results of nation wide searches (it was skewed SE for me because I mainly look in those areas) so they obviously rank very high on the algorithm.

Their main sales pitch is that they will teach you how to make more money by charging your investors double the industry average acquisition fee.  

The expansion of ADUs hence serves a dual purpose, simultaneously addressing housing affordability concerns and nurturing the urban economic vitality.As far as sewer and water, they would be pulled off the main in the back of the property.

Multi-family properties are a great way to start since you can house hack and offset costs.What’s the main goal for you?

What's the purpose of trying to get a loan when I have to pay that much out of pocket just to get it? 

In the end, are they doing it on purpose?  

Bad contractors are one of the main reasons why first time investors never do a second deal.

I've read BiggerPockets' Real Estate Investing book and am particularly interested in the house hacking strategy, as I'd like to move out of my current living situation.Our main dilemma is choosing between a single-family home (renting out one room to a close friend) or a multifamily property like a duplex or triplex.

For the main house, I'd get a washer and drier. 

Incorporating a washer-dryer hookup in the main house could be advantageous.This addition not only increases the convenience for potential renters but also adds value to the property itself.