This all comes down to how much you are looking to spend and the class of property/class of tenants you want to deal with.

Most people would rather spend or save their money, so someone who is willing to invest it should be compensated appropriately.

I remember years ago our attorney reviewing one such issue for a client that was coming over to us. 

You are just starting and with no reviews, it will take some time.

Guests provide revenue and guest provide Reviews. 

If communication is an issue, consider getting everything in writing or checking reviews for more feedback.

Here is my two cents: When hiring a contractor for substantial renovations, start by researching local licensed and insured contractors with solid reviews.

The main issue is that to do the ADU you have to spend so much bringing other items up to code like electrical, plumbing, lighting (windows) and egress.

You can probably spend much less time touring and learning new things than you would in an otherwise unfamiliar market: laws, neighborhoods, tax considerations, etc.Scenario 2: Stay in Place & Buy an Out-of-State Multi-Family Property1. 

I would spend more time improving and scaling your business so you can make more money quicker so that you can get the capital to invest in real estate.