By any chance are there any agents on this site from there?

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

You can probably find some around DFW in some of the outer cities for around $250,000, so 1031 the ones with the most equity into more properties with chances for more appreciation.One thing I would suggest is not to buy NEW from the big production builders. 

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

If we become heavily restricted, what chance does the rest of the DMV have to get their own regulations that make sense?

And this is your best chance of house hacking while covering most of your living expense or maybe even cashflow if you buy in the right area.Hope this helps!

I think first step is to find legitimate comps that match and support your 130k valuation and dispute the report to give the appraiser a chance to fix the report. 

No chance.

Quote from @Johnny Lynum: If you had the chance to invest in your first property, would you choose a single-family home or a multifamily property?