I'm open to buying anywhere in the USA so any commercial or real estate location ideas  are also greatly appreciated.Poppy P.S - My mission is to gain financial independence from my husband so I can feel stronger and more in charge of my life ;) Inspired by all the bad *** investors in these forums!

Consider consulting with a real estate professional or financial advisor to help make an informed decision based on your individual circumstances and goals. 

Not a financial suggestion. 

It sounds like you've got a complex situation with your small syndications.

In CRE, the financing is executed by private party with only 5 years baloon payment, the private part of the financier alsouses the money from investor, so yo could literally, invest from both side (this has nothing to do with your original question).- So in reality, the residential equity ownership is always better because you owned the asset directly and your counterparty is goverment, this is not the same with CRE.- Also because of the structure of LP/GP ownership, this is always true: the return/risk is always favour the GP side, even if investment is collapsed they still make money from the split,acquisition fee, waterfall etc,etc.

Sounds like they are in a pretty good situation unless taxes and insurance costs are going to eat heavily into cash flow or the properties all need cap x improvements and they would rather sell than fix them up.I would have buyers for these if that is what they are looking for.

I had a similar situation, but near Denver. 

No subletting allowed. any agreed upon additional tenants are subject to 100$ additional rent each adult (for wear and tear and water) they will be require to complete a background check at their cost of ______$. make certain the additional tenant knows the rent so the current tenants are not subletting and gaining financially. 

It is important to compare different loan options and choose the one that best fits your financial needs and goals.

Talk to a lender and find out (probably a couple of lenders).Ask here for lenders to DM you (they aren't supposed to DM without you asking them to).Remember, lenders want to loan money - they will work with you to figure what products they have that can work with your situation.