Second you could create a single member disregarded LLC (doesn't file it's own tax return and you are the only members). 

In may areas Multi family provides inferior returns in today's market. 

Found him playing guitar one evening in the property with a girl. 

At lower profit levels, there're minimal or no tax benefits.If you're married, an LLC filing a partnership return may be the best option.It is acceptable to not have any business entity when you start, as long as legal liability is addressed with insurance.

If they are at 4-6%, you can certainly  make a bigger return in real estate.

I am looking to put down as little as possible to increase cash on cash return and have money left over for reno.

What I do know is that it provided our worst buy n hold RE return. 

Under that same description you will also find lenders that will approve you based on bank cash in flow, if you are self employed, rather than your net income on your tax returns. 

But I could go a little higher if the return is worth it.

He said he'd return keys to me on Monday 9/10.