Some can actually be pretty cheap.

It's a great way to talk through your plans and goals for real estate with people that actually understand! 

Is just the fact that no garage could be a no go for some buyers enough to build it even if it only raises the value by the actual cost?

I am from there and am actually moving back.

The program is neither good nor bad, there's just different pros & cons compared to cash paying tenants.Have offered to schedule a call with you numerous times to try and assist you, but you seem to prefer posting & posting & posting - which will take so much longer:(What are the chances you'll actually invest someday, given how long it's taking you to do basic research?

I understand that it is less than ideal, but it is reality. 

Roger that @Brandon Vukelich, but I don't see lenders adding STR revenue to the actual property valuation in the future.

I purchased my first home through NACA to actually live in and I'm curious on how to build my RE portfolio from here.

It's a more affordable market and lower property taxes, so you may actually have a chance to cash flow.

You can't really know what to do until you know who actually owns the property and if there are any pending lawsuits.