Buying a single-family home with a detached garage and converting it to an ADU is much simpler.

I am putting in a link to something that may be help, a cost of living comparison calculator (https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/cost-of-living-calculat...). 

My mother was a single mom as well, so I know firsthand the dedication and resilience it takes.

I focus on rural, single family and duplexes.

The most successful people that I have heard on podcasts and met in real estate know that it is all about getting a single here and there and then going to get a homerun while doing those singles.

Quote from @Trent Reeve: i would think they would have more amenities than a non-condo.I think the reference was how do you stand out from one condo to another when they are all identical, vs how do you compete with single family homes.

You can always reach out to my property manager and talk with them about the comparisons.

I am looking for a property around $500k, single with a remote work and side hassle.

The previous owners turned in into a single family home.

We are considering investing in Houston as foreign investors (from Belgium), our goal is to find and start with a long-term rental single or multi family home.