How to find multifamily for house hacking

[Demario Scott]

I really see the value in house hacking and I would like to implement it with a multi family. I have a single family renting the rooms however on the next deal I would like to find a decent multi family to house hack. Im also trying to get my younger sister in a multifamily however most of the multifamily homes I find aren't well kept and appealing to owner occupy.

We are looking at a specific market in belleville Illinois and aren't finding any however I am seeing a similar story in my locations I look. In what ways Could I find a more appealing property in terms of it having good number and having potential aesthetically. Should I be looking to flip, find off market deals, go to RE events. How have you guys found good multi family properties. 

Thank you