Live in one side and renovate that side, then after the lease for the other unit is up move into that one and renovate it.

The alternative is to go with a single-family home, live in it for about 1.5 years, and then purchase another home while renting out the first one.

I live here in Albuquerque and have been investing here for the past 15 years.

House hacking, short/mid-term rentals, co-living, sober living, or finding ways to add value are where the best opportunities are right now. 

Strengthen Your ProposalDevelop a Business Plan: Include:Vision: Your goal of creating a micro-home community.Market Research: Show demand for affordable or small-footprint living in your area.Financial Projections: Break down costs, ARV, and anticipated ROI.Experience: Highlight your previous fix-and-flip and demonstrate your learning curve.Present a Solid Development Plan:What is the size and scope of the project?

Quote from @Rou Odab: Hello everyone,We bought this house, and we're living in it and renovating it.

I can speak from experience as a student at Texas A&M, I lived in a 5 br/5 b house and I knew plenty of other students who lived in similar houses or "Ag Shacks" if you will.

Quote from @Braeden Warg: Thank you for the clarification and information.I live in Cabarrus County and have experience in residential and commercial construction.

Are you looking to live in one unit and rent the others? 

I lived there for a couple years and I met this guy who has bought and managed a ton of property there.