Buy-in is often more conducive than other more saturated markets and there's such a wide variety of options to choose from. 

Quote from @Samuel Pavlovcik: @Nicolas Tow Your Architect is correct that it sounds like the only option for you would be to obtain a Zoning Map Amendment to change to RT3.5 or higher.

I had two real options, University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University.

I think the economy has a number of diverse employment options, lower prices than King County while still being within driving distance.  

I know that the regulations in Beverly Hills is "friendlier" to landlords than Los Angeles and I'm exploring the option to convert a multifamily apartment into condos. 

An option to better understand and see the model without having to spend all the time is turnkey interesting.

Typically, the investors I work with purchase properties in their personal names and then quit-claim the title into their LLC after the deed has been recorded.Markets like OKC, Memphis, and Little Rock offer some excellent, affordable growth opportunities, and I’d be happy to chat with you to explore these options further.

I am looking at different loan options but to break even (not having to put any money of my own in the house after the initial down payment) the current down payment required is that much. 

With a family and kids the best house hack is a house and cottage or duplex option.

Question 2: if homes upside down on mortgage what are my options?