I have crazy high DTI (like 80 to 1) but large reserves, crazy high credit scores, and fairly small revolving credit card balances ($20k to $30k but paid off each month). 

Barryville is a small town with limited sources of income.

I'm reading "The small and Mighty Real Estate Investor" now, connecting here on BP, and thinking through where exactly I'd like to start my journey! 

First off, you should know that getting a loan as a foreigner in Mexico is quite difficult—most traditional lending options aren’t available, so you’ll likely have to explore alternative financing or fund the construction yourself.When it comes to managing the property as a short-term rental, you'll need to decide whether you want to open a small company in Mexico.

There has to be an account in the middle for repairs, renovations, etc. and you want to know how that will be disbursed and if you need a workflow between you.If you decide to do it, just start small with an asset that is as close to can't lose as possible so you can fine-tune your collective process.

This is particularly impressive given that it’s located in a very small town with only two stoplights.

It shows you are in San Antonio, so if you are looks like small claims is max of 20K and anything above goes to attorneys.

here is the situation. i left a really good paying job to take care of my 81 year old parents because my dad is chronically ill and my mom is almost there. i wont go into too much detail, but my sis doesnt help them. ill leave it at that. we have a person who comes twice a week to help with cleaning and other household tasks. i carry the bulk of the weight cooking their meals, running errands, grocery shopping, picking up meds, and taking them to dr appointments. its a full time job. i get a small salary of $1000 a month from a care giver sub contractor for the VA. ive been paying my bills with what savings ive had, but only have a few months of funds left. i own a duplex. i have over 200k in equity. i live in texas and texas has weird laws about refi and heloc/heloans when the property is 4 units or less and owner occupied. i would rather not sell, but if thats my only option i will have to at some point.does anyone have any advice or possibly be able to point me to lenders who might be able to work with my situation?

Looking to expand my portfolio to small MF/ short term rental houses.

The property had an a small house that was falling in but the well and septic on it are all good.