Or are there other ways to finance my first multi family property outside the traditional banks?

You have the benefit of doing this the traditional way and with the great wealth of information, knowledge, and support on BiggerPockets.I'm juggling real estate with a full time job I love, I'm sure you can balance the two as well.  

If you have really poor credit, you won't be able to use traditional financing, but if you have enough experience, you may be able to get a hard money loan. 

Start with traditional financing.

Or do I go the traditional route and get bank financing in my personal name.

I have built several log homes as well as tradition frame structures.  

Or do I go the traditional route and get bank financing in my personal name.

On top of that I have a descent amount in traditional investment platforms for when I turn 65. 

I bet the expected ROI from buying 1000 lottery tickets is higher than the expected ROI of a $1000 direct mail campaign. 

I chose to get a line of credit on two single family homes valued at only $60,000 and $80,000 rather than going for traditional mortgages as the origination fees were much lower and a full appraisal was not required.