To fill the gaps between new builds for our own account we are looking to do work for others.We are not well suited to the large volume / low return type of work (flip contractor, small remodels, etc.) but have the ideal setup and experience for new home construction, custom homes, small commercial and multi-family, and major remodels. 

I would like to get into multi-family ... finding a nice deal on a 4 plex that cashflows nicely would be ideal.

Ever Since I got started investing in realestate I have been able to secure owner occupied financing which kept my down payment low which has been ideal.

I'm very new to the idea of rental properties and after some initial research I would ideally like to house-hack a MF south of Aurora.

And ideally you will eliminate the HELOC balance at some point by either refinancing into a fixed rate loan, selling the property for a profit, or by some other means. 

We can finance the build which we find is ideal for the bank doing the construction loan, they just take us out when the modules arrive onsite thus relieving their headache of how to secure their loan to a non-real estate module sitting in a factory somewhere.Feel free to message me and I can help you analyze this further.

Which would seem like an ideal rental market, but the rents just don't justify it.

I am looking to purchase a multi-unit within the next six months so I would like to shed some light on this topic before I get into something that might not be ideal for my situation. 

Ideally I'd like to pull off buying a multiplex and living in one of the units for a year.I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed, especially because I've heard countless times that DC is not a good market, especially for a beginner.

Maybe you ought to spend more of your time on raising money legally and forming Partnerships that keeps you in control and buying apartment complexes.He ideally looks for a 6 to 8 cap rate.