Quote from @Derrick Roland II: "but based on my pre-approval"  This is the most important phrase of your post.Where did you get that pre-approval? 

Last time in my MFD ( multi Function Display) went off line and I had to break off and climb out of the clouds get on top and go back to home base.. that was a 15k  box that broke :( 

If you can answer these types of questions you will know what is important as you game plan for the next 10 years.

You might not cash flow right away, but even just offsetting what you were paying in rent while building equity, getting tax benefits, and learning how to be a landlord is a game changer.

There are many HMLs that will finance new construction, but much of it is based on your experience, credit score, and the expected sale price.

I love that you’re already narrowing down specific zip codes and doing your due diligence.I’ve heard good things about 73170 and 73135, especially with the proximity to Tinker Air Force Base, which tends to attract stable tenants.

How are you paid and are those distributions underlying property performance based?   

(In other words, I won't be creating a profession out of REI.)  

@Allan Guerra, at least in Ohio, you cannot receive a commission based on the purchase price of a property without being a licensed real estate agent.  

I'm not motivated, but the homes needed work I didn't want to do or I did if for strategic tax or debt shell game reasons.