You can hire an architect to do this zoning research for you, but as a developer a big part of your "value add" is to identify strategically what areas have the zoning that you need, or where you found a site and the zoning works for what you want to build.

I will slow down and strategize.

You should also get on the phone with a lender who can help you with your goals and can strategize with you. 

Looking to invest in multi family rental properties (2, 3, 4 units)First time home buyer, looking for an investment loan or an FHA loan if I can find something local (unlikely but not impossible).I understand there are different rules/regulations per state but am looking to get a general idea of what I can expect for a max loan amount to be able to strategize.

We find the strategic pricing is a lot better for our area in La Quinta and we set minimums on price.

(Yes that happens to me daily).Go to zillow and other MLS access website and with a bit of strategic analysis, find buyers that have paid in cash or buy multiple houses in a year (in your area where you invest).

It keeps things separate from your personal assets and could be a strategic move.On the other hand, you're also considering pulling the money out of the trust and using it to make the property purchase directly in your name or through an LLC.

Although it was not as much as I had hoped for, we are are looking to utilize it in a strategic way to make life more comfortable and stop living paycheck to paycheck.

We would love to reach out to them so we can properly strategize for the future.

Building a portfolio of cash-flowing real estate deals requires careful planning and a strategic approach.