,My take on it is if you're willing to trade your time for money ("savings"), sell everything and go get a W2 j.o.b.Painters know painting - you don't need to.

My first thought is to build 15 Duplexes as i like the idea of being able to sell one or several if needed as any point in the future.

Would you be building to sell or build to rent? 

Just adding my two cents since this got on the trending page and that's how I'm seeing itFrom the threads it appears that you walked on this deal due to the selling still demanding asking price. 

This and equity capture at the buy will have a larger impact on your future freedom than some cash-flow. 2 examples with low down payment-  Large house that has a net 'cash-flow' of -$2400/yr consistently,  but principal pay down is $6000/yr.Cash-flow pundits would say sell, but my 'savings rate' is 150%. 

At first just sell them the dream of how working with you will be profitable and easy for them.

👉 Why do most real estate syndicators aim to sell their properties?

Don't over leverage, and don't skimp. if you are forced to sell you are doomed.

., if they're the selling agent or own the construction company, etc.)If all estimates go to plan, then the 55% net profit should provide an 18% annualized ROI for the $1M, but likely lower.

MFH are more costly and  in most markets scarce, and can be harder to sell because of the limited buyer pool.