I assume I need to run the numbers for my area on multi families to see if that 15k would even touch a down payment amount suitable for a reasonable starting complex.

But increasingly are interested in small multi family or commercial properties were we can bring a value add component to the table.Our biggest criteria is does the property break even or have a decent return if we do nothing, and then are there other exists? 

Thanks Mark,I did not know that a lot goes in to buying a multi - family.

However, in terms of multi family deals there is not a ton of inventory.

I have partnered up with friend/realtor in the hopes of creatively acquiring many more flips/rentals, both single and multi-family.

I'm a new investor from Michigan interested in multi family / house hacking investing. 

@Alex HamdenI would turn it into a Brady museum and charge people ten bucks to walk through it . put a giant sign out front and offer a guided tour through each room along with a room of posters autographs and brady memorabilia

Anyway cap rtes are thrown on here frequently and the way theya re defined on here befuddles me as I am used to the Walgreens / Targets of the world and ( typically A+ tenants in the 5 range A Multi family will get you high 6's low 7's in various markets ) cap rates determine value  eg...

My guess is if disney resorts are in the 500 bucks and my str is in 200 bucks i might still be ok.

If you use paid social media, you'll likely get the most bang for your buck using FB ads, though you need to take the time to learn how to do them well.