Or plan was to recondition 100% of units.  

This criteria is for 1-4 and 5-8 unit programs.

Look for multis with separate entrances in different areas like one door in front for one unit and a door on the side or back for another.

Live in one unit - It's a great strategy when using a bank for financing as the down payment and interest rates are more favorable to owner occupants.  

I want as many cash flowing units as possible on that sweet sweet 30 yr fixed sub 5% debt.

The investment portion of 3 units equals their reinvestment target of $600K. 

I already have land holdings near Everett that will certify out at 304 salable density bonus credits.To play this game, I get certified and then "clip off" the transferable development rights for sale to urban developers in the county, who can cash them in for an increase in dwelling unit density from an original 22 units/acre to 58 units, and building heights from 45' to 75'.

Then progress to permits and then building.You could also just do it and hope the city doesn't notice, which they probably won't.Your challenge will be getting Certificates of Compliance on the units!

My first questions are what price range are you trying to buy a property in and do you have a home already in the United States?

Most 1-4 unit real estate investors are using DSCR loans right now for any buy and holds while flippers lean on higher leverage bridge/fix and flip loan options with higher interest rates.