Add in many/most jurisdictions are (I believe incorrectly applying the law) mandating the existing structure be rent controlled (assuming it is over 15 years old).The reality is virtually all RE investments will do better than adding an ADU.  

Not so much for step by step guidance but for "check in" to make sure there's something I may be missing (or have incorrect). 

Their role is purely administrative, so if you file incorrectly or choose the wrong entity type, you’re on your own.3.Hiring a Lawyer or CPA (White-Glove Service):This is the most comprehensive option, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

It could be that you sent an email to an incorrect email address.

The above replies are incorrect.

In a decade, who knows, but now, no dice.So, what you're saying is that you were incorrect on that point because the only people you could give an example of using a flip phone don't do it because a smart phone is outdated as soon as you buy it. 

Correction MTR = Med Term Rentals "Master Tenant Rentals" = auto-incorrect 

Forgive me if the syntax on these stats are incorrect as I've never really looked into these kinds of statistics or how they are presented.Lastly the property management company is Oceanpoint, he provided their address and a contact which I won't repost here but a google search shows them making some headlines in 2015Overall he seemed like an OK guy.

A question is asked, but the answers are ignored or the OP tells the community why they are incorrect.

Most of your assumptions on how the business works are incorrect.