I had insurance on the property, so im covered in that aspect, because they are rebuilding my unit as part of a mass rebuild project jointly with the HOA insurance.

I know that Chicago has it's fair share of economic and political issues, but it's also a big City with a lot of positive aspects. 

Does anyone know if a commercial lender would consider these properties a 6-plex and value the properties from a commercial aspect for a commercial loan?

I would bet its well defined.  2 or 3 days is more than reasonable notice. 

Does anyone know if a commercial lender would consider these properties a 6-plex and value the properties from a commercial aspect for a commercial loan?

A slumlord describes the landlord who doesn't maintain the property up to building code and habitability standards, and who doesn't respond to tenant requests for service and maintenance.The location of the property, amount of rent collected, value of property, or income of the tenant is NOT what defines a slumlord.

I understand the liability limiting aspect of an LLC is ruined if you "pierce the corporate veil", so I want to make sure to avoid that.

Thanks for the advice, I’ll most likely consult with an attorney if I’m not able to find a defined way to get around this.

But even those look like they are considered "small" by how you define it. 

Understanding the math and what defines a “good” deal is crucial.