For the mortgage, "non-occupant co-borrower" is the magic term you are looking for, @David Dawodu.Primary residence interest rate pricing will apply, not investment property.

Going to be proactive and call on a few folks who I've seen to be pretty active and knowledgeable and put myself out there to see if we could connect: Chris Soignier, Hattie Dizmond, Jon Klaus, Mark Allen, David Veeder to name a few.Don't mean to alienate anyone as I'm a very network minded individual who sees the value in building solid relationships.As for investing, I'm actively pursuing a multi-unit (duplex to fourplex) to utilize as an owner occupant but an looking to ramp up additional units by the end of the year.I've gotten my foundation down and now want to get this knowledge into consistent action.Have some ideas and questions to share as well on the forums, pretty excited to get involved here and start returning the favor to BP and what it has provided.

My investing strategy is bound up in my occupation, not separate from it.

This is not the case, cause its not easy to pass occupancy inspection from the city, and HVC inspection is really hard to pass.  

What do they see them selling for per unit, what is the market occupancy rate.

Does the city allow occupancy in the building?  

The first one was running 95% or better occupancy.  

Not so much.... unless you're exceptionally good at multi-tasking and can negotiate with buyers / sellers / investors, etc. while doing demo, framing out walls, putting up drywall, painting, etc.You should also consider your own skills, licensure, etc. versus professionals in the skilled trades and other occupations (attorneys, accountants, property managers, etc.).My $0.02...

My inspector will confirm all of that shortly but I know I'm going to need to do a few things to get a Certificate of Occupancy. 

@Rob Ringlehan VA loans typically require 1 year occupancy, just like FHA.