If that neighborhood demands having a garage...then you might be damaging your value and rentability by enclosing that garage. 

Think at things like the demand for rentals, the possibility of property appreciation, and the property's closeness to services and job locations.Work with a Real Estate Agent: Assist a nearby real estate representative who focuses on investment homes and is cognizant of your financial objectives.

DSCR + seller financing would allow you to get to 10% down.Happy to help on this! 

The message that the sellers are receiving provides a callback number.

Making educated judgments will be aided by your knowledge of the rental demand, property valuations, and market circumstances.Analyze properties thoroughly, accounting for future appreciation, costs, and possible rental revenue.

I'm looking to pick up my first property and I'm trying get a good deal on it, so I've been cold calling distressed sellers in the Houston area. 

If you'd be in default where seller can sue you for damages above earnest money and real estate agents can sue for commissions, then you may want to consider those potential costs before making your final decision. 

The MTRs I have are in bigger cities and are smaller units (1-2 bedrooms) so I’m trying to gauge demand.

In other words, he probably can buy the house.When talking with the seller, you can use the situation to your advantage. 

It is not ideal as our house is packed and my husband is in short term housing, but my husband is pretty disgusted with the way the seller has handled this in general.