I just reformed the way I log everything and am more disciplined with saving supporting evidence like screenshots of texts, emails, call logs, pictures, etc. so the main argument for shooting for the real estate professional status is that it helps you to stay focused and continually improve your methods.I will have to find a good CPA to help me navigate all of this, have you guys got any recommendations for real estate focused CPA's that work across state borders including PA?

I only see empirical evidence presented, which, unfortunately, is a fallacy of anecdotal evidence. 

Is there any evidence that one is better than the other to make the phone ring?

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

Most wholesalers don't like to show supporting evidence as to how they arrived at their offer and there is a good reason they are trying to squeeze every penny out of the seller.Joe Gore

Refinances, it is more obvious as there will be modifications to the property that are evident on the appraisal.

I've seen no evidence where I am to suggest any irregularities, but I'm not licensed and can't see documents other than what's recorded in county records.

See the fact that mortgage rates are up about 1% from Oct when the fed started to cut the fed funds overnight rate as evidence. 

However, there also seems to be evidence from committee meetings supporting short-term rentals being authorized in historic neighborhoods like mine as long as guests adhere to a 7-night minimum stay.

If you're looking for appraisal value an ADU may not be the best bet, but if you intend to sell, my anecdotal evidence suggests in dense highly desirable neighborhoods, ADU square footage will gross the same as the main house.