I am in the process of exploring the raw land/developable land buy and sell side of things.I am wondering if anyone would have a referral for a real estate lawyer who is fluent in seller financing/ The SAFE Act, and Dodd Frank regulations?

A new family moved in next door and the kids liked loudly playing in the stairwell next to his unit.

But still, a Licence (and a commercial lease) does not guarantee against major mess ups:Given Windshield Wiper Fluid to drink: https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/consumer-protection/ten-arkansas-daycare-kids-poisoned-after-drinking-windshield-wiper-fluid-koolaid-are-your-children-s/Given Antifreeze to drink: https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/pocatello-toddler-ok-after-accidentally-being-given-sippy-cup-full-of-antifreeze/article_bc78fc64-2f57-582d-8d3d-6b92f3b1bfdd.htmlGood Luck!

Oh, but your spouse left you, and you're only going to have the kids on weekends, and that spouse is keeping the old house? 

(3) Do I have other options besides conventional/FHA that are worth exploring, and not having ridiculously high Interest Rates?

It's hosted by Think Multifamily, and it's going to have a ton of education AND great investors and operators. you can go, learn more about the industry, connect with like minded people, and see if it's something you'd like to explore. https://thinkmultifamily.com/f...Let me know if you have any questions.

You mentioned good schools,so kids and only a 2bedroom don't match.

So it looks like it is left to her and the kids.

House hacking with two small kids is not ideal at all as landlording is much more difficult than most think.

I just wrote a note saying I needed a bigger home for my family with a better layout for kids and it was approved.