These two factors were strong indications that we would gain additional equity, and maybe even increase our net worth.While it might be tempting to think that there is no way a house with an extra mother-in-law suite will be less valuable than a house with parking, it is worth making sure that you will have adequate equity when the project is done, and that you are not overbuilding the house.

The Orlando area also has some interesting properties with accessory dwelling units (ADU) such as guest house, pool house, separate in-law suite etc...   

Do you have any tips on finding the best-suited PMC?

I also use Excel a lot (for this I have MS 365).Whatever you decide to use, if you are consistent, you will learn how it best suits you.

So many simply tire of trying to find the unicorn deal all the while the  Nice " man in the Blue Suit has gotten rich on your dreams" One of my favorite lines from Stevie Winwood and the Low Spark of the HIgh heels boys.

Flooring guy to install LVP (luxury vinyl plank flooring) with a minimum of 12 mil wear layer (but the higher this number the better off you are).

While these cost a little more, depending on the rental, it can give the feeling of luxury, without costing a lot.

Given where you state your credit is, conventional might not be the way; FHA might be better suited. 

My 2 cents - firstly, I'd write down what your personal goals are and then implement a strategy that suits.

Rent for a luxury apartment in Houston is now akin to what New Yorkers were facing all of the mid 2010s from a income:rent perspective.