I don't know in what area or zip code to buy and what are the costs associated with multifamily.

In addition to him I know someone that works strictly with investors for a more unconventional loan.

I have been reading through chapter 171 of the Texas Tax Code but my simple monkey brain can't make sense of it.

Sometimes there a strict limits about how many unrelated people can live together.

The proposed ordinance changes by the planning and zoning commission were too strict, and if they were to be adopted I was afraid it would significantly impact our ability to operate as a short term rental.

I may be a little more strict if it's during quiet hours.

Great help above if you are able to get them to cease this operation through contract, local laws, or code enforcement, etc.However, if for any reason you "can't" legally cease the daycare activity, but you can require them to have daycare-liability specific insurance, then make sure you or your LLC is listed on their policy as an additional insured. 

New Orleans has some pretty strict laws, so thinking of going out of state.

However, in 2014, he added a patio cover to the 2nd floor and unfortunately someone reported him and the city slapped him with code violations for the patio cover.

I use the rapid lead paint testers on older homes.I also check the electrical panel for those that no longer meet code & check for a heavily corroded bus bar.