Connecting with these individuals is a really good place to start in multifamily investing.

Buyers and sellers in commercial need you, as their broker/agent, to help them make financially intelligent sales and purchases and to really make your mark you need to be very well connected.

Worst case scenario it is your own asset, not marital property, and can help you out financially if you need it.

I am thinking about starting with wholesaling so I can fully learn the ins and outs when it comes to real estate investing with minimal financial risk.

A couple of things you need to be sure of:1.Are there any local regs on the books in this town regarding limits to unrelated individuals in a house. 

My goal is to eventually gain financial freedom (teachers generally don't have this option if they only teach!)

They don't have as much money to benefit from some of the loop holes that wealthy individuals take advantage of.The rich fight taxes with money. 

I'm certain this is a good deal but I'm a bit apprehensive because, for 1) its outside of my Houston area Market so overseeing a rehab would be quite difficult 2) With such a large home we would face some financial challenges with doing a complete remodel.

Welcome @Nicholas Norris,This website is full of resources and very knowledgeable individuals that are always willing to help.

Am I living in a dreamland thinking I’ll be able to find something with these criteria and the amount I have for down payment that will make any financial sense?