Perhaps it has something to do with the statistical average where in Australia, if you are borrowing 75% on property in the cities or suburbs, it is almost impossible to get positive cash flow ANYWHERE, whereas BP subscribers are aware that in MANY parts of the USA, the opposite is true.

Are there areas/cities more open to multifamily rezoning compared to others?

But since that time I left my corporate job, moved states, my daughter was born and is now 6 months old, and I began investing in a new city.

If it does not qualify for the EPP, then the project must go through the city’s standard building permit process.

I like starting small so maybe a food truck in 10 or so years :)I'm currently looking for investors to do what you did except focusing on commercial residential property in Kansas City.

Unlike true multifamily, meaning the county or city has the property categorized as multifamily, you can't use potential rental income from the additional units to help you qualify (if the home is single family per the appraisal, that is).

Or is it better to go directly to the city to get the permit process?

The cities laws make landlord very difficult for raising rents and evicting tenants. 

I am looking for a duplex outside of the city to live around less people (and avoid unnecessary parking tickets haha).

If you still aren't sure, google the properties listed on the website with the "property name city and acquisition".