I'm wanting to get into Multi Family development in the Houston area and have started to look at potential projects.

No way, unless you're talking about a multi-family common area.

You may run into issues trying to take a HELOC out on an investment property, and even if you can I doubt you'd want to use it for a down payment for a primary because the rates are much higher.What kind of cash flow would you be generating from your multi once you move out?

Is this a single family or a multi?

You could use the equity from the sale to get back on track financially and reinvest in a more manageable property to kickstart your investing journey.

the marketing must be different than a $400,000 home- What aspects of real estate do the multi million dollar buyer look for, As opposed to a couple hundred thousand dollar home? 

House hacking a multi-family is a great way to start in real estate, and connecting with others in Southington will help you build a strong network.

Also, we have a team of fifteen employees now, with processes and systems to scale.Given my track record and ambitious goals, I'm exploring ways to attract investors for fix-and-flip projects and rental property investments.

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