But due to cut backs I was asked to take a pay cut, No way was I settling for less than I'm worth.

Is it worth it to go into high interest rate debt for this new project and have this new property impact your other successful properties in your portfolio?

We're interested in a place to live that breaks even with 3 units rented, has some value to add and is relatively clean in an area good for raising kids (no ghetto/near industrial, etc)  We have about 100k of skin.What are some areas worth focusing on?

Since, prices have fallen 25% so the property is now worth nearly 20% less than the loan amount.

But it's worth getting on wholesaler lists as a buy-and-hold investor.

The rest of the state is pretty average in my opinion and you may see some listings near Morgantown or Charleston worth taking a look at. 

As for meeting your goals, you have to remember: running a syndication is running a company.  

The house is worth $152k but the seller wants $375?

Remember, you own the property, but the property owns the equity. 

Collect her rent payments and gift it back to her for tuition or other expenses while avoiding taxation.It would be worth talking to a CPA to see how to position yourself best while protecting yourself and teaching your daughter to live like an adult.