Buying hood properties with what is basically credit card debt in today’s market is so extremely high risk it borders on recklessness.

Pros: Diverse job market, low unemployment, great resilience during recessions, nice appreciation, 1% rule can be hit if you look hard enough, great economy, good schools, Midwest nice.Cons: Extreme weather at times (hot/humid summers, tornadoes/hail, brutal cold in Jan/Feb), high insurance premiums, property taxes also really high.

You are falling into the biggest trap out there for young people right now - FIRE and quiet quitting.

I use to mentor newbies at an extremely low fee.

I'm not an expert, however, I am extremely experienced and if I dont have the answer I know where to find it!

They have been extremely successful int bringing hotels flights to the country, amusement parks and other businesses.The current Mexican president AMLO is the most leftist president Mexico has ever had.

I'm an investor and property manager who is extremely knowledgeable about the Garland area.

Now granted this is rare to the extreme but if your the one losing out its painful.

Establishing a relationship with a few of them locally or nationally [if you have a network] would be extremely beneficial.

Let any potential renter know that you intend to convert the garage into an ADU and address any potential issues created by adding the ADU (parking, shared yard, quiet hours, etc.)