I am worried for two reasons: removing the garage will reduce the value of the homes more than the extra unit will add, and the property value will not increase that much with the extra unit(s).

I've seen many investors get burned because they failed to understand their hard money loan terms/rates, even if they did acquire what should have been a home run deal. 

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I'm in need in helpful resources like foreclosed homes, wholesalers, and lenders.

Single family or vacation rental (prefer a home rather than condo, townhome, etc) with high or moderate STR (short term rental) value.. in various markets nationwide.

Do you have tips for structuring short-term leases that protect me as a landlord while accommodating their needs?

Texas does NOT ban homeowners from refinancing their home to fund investment properties.

I started with single-family homes and then moved on to condos, typically holding onto properties longer than I probably should.

I run Forged Home Buyers, a San Antonio wholesaling business, and my business partner is an agent with Virtus Realty. 

A small multifamily or even renting out rooms in a single-family home could work, especially with short-term rentals.