However, I am also considering duplex and tri-/quad-plex assets if they pencil.Additionally, I currently work for a locally-based commercial developer/lender on multifamily, land, and some hospitality projects.

Hi Lianne, did you close on the property ?  

@Richard Schubert If the house next door is a solid enough deal you could always raise the money from people in your network to tie it up.

I am late to your inquiry but wondered if you ever closed on that investment opportunity?

You can use it as a downpayment on a property over $450k and use leverage tax free.

They are highly secretive however - no online presence under their names while being very tech-advanced, they also installed like seven cameras around the house perimeter.

It seems to me that if I were the agent on the buying/selling side of these, I would save 2-3% on each deal (typical agent commission for each side).

One of the strategies I am strongly considering for my first deal is a multifamily house hack.

Granted once I rent out the unit I leave, after vacancy and everything we would cash flow almost 400(minus heloc as well)All the deals I find.

Sometimes, they will give you a deal.