You have a lot going on and if you had a 457 you were a highly compensated EE.   

But if your goal is to cashflow positive from the Day 1, you may find it very challenging due to current day interest rates, high cost of construction and the fact you won't have the efficiencies of a seasoned developer building at scale.

But presuming you are talking about doing the above, this is a high risk strategy.

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The good news is that it will still serve as a house hack when we move, as there are multiple units on the property.Our concern is that it is in a high fire prone area.

And I will stay in my condo until I can afford to buy a bigger place.However, with high interest rates, I’m reconsidering.

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They are usually looking at C or D properties that local agents tell them will “cash flow“ They usually don’t cash flow because of high maintenance and vacancy.

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If one has high living expenses, cash flow doesn't mean much and I definitely understand going for appreciation first.