What are the downsides of allowing you to sub-lease?

Wish my schedule would allow me to attend more!

You can do as many deals under your line of credit as your approved line amount will allow.

There are no programs that allow less than 20% down on 2-4 unit purchases unless you are asking for an FHA loan for a primary residence.  

I have spent more than 30 years in management from large corporations to non-profit organizations.

Most plans allow you to take a maximum of 50% of the value at the time of the loan request.  

PS: I already talked to my family about investing in real estate and although they like the idea, I don't see it happening anytime soon or in an organized manner. 

Hi @Ryan Moore,If you get office 365, it will allow you to access online versions of all the programs as well as download to a single computer.

Transfer it to a custodian that allows self-directed accounts.  

Couple of things, you may not be able to convert the garage into a studio apartment, that depends on your zoning, and that goes for @Judy P. idea about splitting the property into two lots, it all depends on zoning and what you are allowed to put there, but if the typical lot is an acre or less, i think she has a good idea, i wouldn't sell just yet until you did some research. what town do you have the property in ?