Hey @Aaron Gordon congratulations on getting started on your real estate journey here in RI.Starting off with a live-in remodel is definitely a way to fast track your real estate experience.

I think paying off a loan with a high interest rate debt and adding to the principal is one way to stay liquid within the property. 

Also, the banks that did approve me told me that they could only use the rental income from the other units (75% of it) for an FHA loan, not a conventional with 5% down (which was my goal to avoid upfront PMI and have it automatically drop off at 78% LTV).

This was a no money down deal was a tri-plex, duplex, SFR and studio all on a few city lots.

But I wouldn't do it to try to enhance your own investing - I don't think it would be much of a catalystHope this helps

Quote from @Joe Farrance: Hello, Currently my business owns a piece of property that is paid for and has a corporation tied to it.

Do you really want to live in a house with a bunch of random people? 

I would start by talking to a lender who deals with construction loans.

Hello we are in need of contractor and PM recommendations for 4 properties in Gary Indiana.

For instance, a duplex can offer more consistent income since if one tenant vacates, you still have another paying rent.