Just call a local real estate attorney , they will draft up a note and deed of trust for you for a fee :)

Hey Chris, a few thoughts here.Considering that office is not attached to the house, I wouldn’t add any footage to the total home square footage; however, you could advertise that office space and amount of footage and amenities in your remarks.If you’re a Realtor or are using one for the sale, your local MLS may have fields dedicated to additional footage for other buildings on the property, such as ADU’s.The other point is that typically, perhaps depending upon location, a space needs to have heating to count in the square footage, which this office doesn’t have if I understand correctly.Consider contacting an appraiser to inquire about how they would handle this space on an appraisal, or a Realtor.

He kept in touch with local contractors, and one tipped him off about a homeowner who ran out of funds mid-renovation.

Try some local real estate meetup groups in Houston.  

Marketing Strategies:In addition to listing on major platforms like Airbnb and Furnished Finder, consider joining local Facebook groups for military families or relocation services.

Drawing from your industry expertise, what would you consider the average success rate for Fix-and-Flip investments, and which localities offer the most potential?

Some lenders charge 5% released upon C/O, others release once that particular line item is approved by local inspection agency.

I have looked around online, but haven't had any luck yet, i have local real estate agent there, but they are not expertised on those distressed properties.  

After we drafted a bare-bones plan that considered their timeline, target rents, and capital reserves, they honed in on a medium-sized complex managed by a local group.. from what I’ve heard, these guys had impressed other out-of-state buyers before and delivered on their promises.

If you're local to central Alabama I'd love to hear from you!