@Dru Bennett 4 out of 10 people rent in Houston, which is why it's always been a great place to be an investor.

Spot zoning is not often looked upon favorably, so it would be an uphill battle.  

Hello Laura, how about partnering up or joint venture with someone that has good credit and low to no debt .That may be an option to consider

Hey folks - I'm on the hunt for hiring a land surveyor that A) Has time in the next week to do the survey, if possible B) Is somewhat reputable.Doesn't have to be an "official" survey as we want to see if we have reason to believe this property has an extra couple hundred square feet.

It's amazing what it will do for your motivation and momentum when around your peers.For real estate investors in Oklahoma City, we have:1st Wednesday of every month "Coffee with Real Estate Investors"www.coffeewithrealestateinvestors.com1st Thursday of every month Millionaire Possabilities MPREIA www.meetup.com/MPREIA3rd Wednesday of every month Landlord Meetup www.meetup.com/Landlord-Oklahoma-City-Real-Estate-Investing-Meetup3rd Saturday of every month Real Estate Wholesalers Breakfast www.meetup.com/Real-Estate-Wholesaler-Breakfast4th Tuesday of every month OKC Real Estate Wholesalers Network www.meetup.com/Real-Estate-Wholesalers-NetworkFor entrepreneurship & business in Oklahoma City, we have:Every Wednesday morning1 Million Cups OKC www.1millioncups.com/okc2nd Wednesday of every month "Coffee with Entrepreneurs" www.okceg.com/pages/Coffee_with_Entrepreneurs4th Thursday of every month OKC Entrepreneur Group www.OKCEntrepreneurGroup.comMiscMultiple times per month "The Meeting After The Meeting" - Dinner with Entrepreneurs & Real Estate Investors www.meetingafterthemeeting.comI am a local real estate mentor and business coach so if you ever need guidance and accountability I might be a resource to you.

Would love to grab coffee sometime.

My question is what would be an effective alternative real estate strategy to obtain this properties with little money down?

Which In turn will be an inexpensive charge to the landlord.

Disclaimer - I don't claim to be an expert.

I would think it would be an asset.