During this time you are not generating any return from the money invested in the ADU.

that will not cash flow - you won't be generating "cash flow" from the property that will go beyond servicing the debt and allow you to pay down any principal. 

@Jason Malabute Yep - I'm currently invested with BAM in Fund #1 and Fund #3 (no money in the war-chest when #2 came around)Distributions have been consistent and reliable and Fund #1 has already generated a 2x equity multiple.

Here are some quick stats to consider:Tangible Asset: Real estate is a physical asset you can see and touch, which can provide peace of mind.Cash Flow: About 33% of homeowners rent out their properties, generating consistent income through rent.Appreciation: Real estate appreciates by about 3-5% per year, while the stock market averages around 10% but with more volatility.Tax Benefits: Investors enjoy deductions on mortgage interest, property taxes, and depreciation.Control: You can actively manage and improve your property to increase its value.Just take it step by step, and you might find real estate is less risky than it seems.

I have a hard time visualizing things myself so using Alex has been a god send, here's her website https://www.cheatsheetdesign.com/ It's around $400 for her help and personally is worth it to me just to save my time!

I keep monitoring the properties in the Cleveland Heights area (where we are looking to buy) on Zillow and other web sites but I am sure there are other ways of finding properties.

Then I sit down with a spreadsheet and analyze all parcels for an area and generate a list of target properties right from my computer.  

So I would buy the home and rent it for a couple of days, and then show the payment receive if you end up not being ready to launch and generate other bookings before the application window opens and closes.I'll direct message you my phone number.

I definitely want to have that long-term mindset and buy a property/house hack that focuses on appreciation, but can also generate some positive cash-flow after I move out.

We're limited in what we can post in the BP forums and on our website because of regulations and NDA agreements.Continued success!