Moving to Seattle, wanting to purchase multi-family

[Dave Madoch]

My wife and I will be moving to seattle area in april or may this year. Looking at the current market prices I would really like to buy a duplex or 3 flat to house hack. I have lived in Ballard before and really liked it. I have no desire to live directly downtown. What other areas are good to look in for a potential multi family househack?

We also have thrown around the idea of buying landing and building something. Does anyone know a ballpark construction cost per unit in a more suburban area similar to Snohomish.

Thank you