To small for large developers.    

There are a lot of market-specific issues you'll have to grapple with and also, there are plenty of landmines in MFR on its own in CT that you'll have to be ready for, in addition to the nuances and complexities of developing something like this.

I would try to find an agent with investor experience and, ideally, a focus on investment properties. 

Darrius  Local PM here - happy to help, we have multiple developments that are gearing up to sell in the next 6 months, few small multis and townhouses.

@Mark Cruse  We've owned condo units in a development where the first build units included heat and hot water in the condo fee, among other charges. 

Experienced developers, could you tell me how the process/financing works?

But house hacking, short/long term rentals, new build/ mixed use developments and  live in flips all have my attention right now. 

At minimum I am going to get $1500/month but ideally more if possible.

Look up ideal existing performing properties, your "hero's" as it were, find out who own's it, and reach out to them. 

And I feel the ideal portfolio can benefit from the diversification of both.I feel directly owned properties are great because they give me maximum control and the ability to tweak them exactly how I want.