The fact that the sponsor can unilaterally convert the notes to equity furthers that bad taste.  

Quote from @Jason Wray: Yes, you can use an FHA 203K program or even convert it to Fannie mae and use a renovation loan if the LTC/ARV allows.Cool thanks for the info!  

Whether it’s reconfiguring layouts, adding square footage, or converting single-family homes into multi-unit rentals, the goal is to unlock value where others don’t see it.Distressed properties aren’t for everyone, but for those willing to put in the work, they offer some of the best returns in real estate. 

But that's still a far cry from converting an R1 to R2 .

He buys small barns and converts them into 2-3 bed cabins.

Regrettably, after eight protracted months, my case was converted to Chapter 7 due to insufficient equity.Ironically, the trustee swiftly secured a buyer for all the properties that were to be sold to STOA/FlipOS—this buyer being Farraway SG, the same entity that acquired the loans held by STOA USA during a time when they were laying off employees and leaving us in a difficult position.STOA never officially filed bankruptcy.

*Aggressively paid down debt, focusing on loans with the highest interest rates and lowest balances that could be paid off the quickest, converting debt to cash flow.

You can convert a garage into an ADU.

You could convert them to a DSCR loan but then transfer them to a LLCWhat we have done is save for down payments and renovation costs, - buy properties that need work rehab them and then refinance them out making sure it meets our dti.

Quote from @John Clark: Did you check for houses on the auction list,  or you can check with banks and look for REOs and convert that into a single family home and house hack or turn it into a Airbnb.