That's the fastest (and least-accurate) method of seeing whether a property is a deal or not.

If only MF then I could probably split the deed into two townhomes hopefully.The other question is not related to this house but to the burr method in general.

Has anyone else tried this method? 

Third and least preferred method was attempt to contact the worn down triplex across the street.

Now, you might already have NONE of the items that we face as investors if you have already owned these properties for a while and are not looking to do the BRRRRR method so maybe none of the questions below would apply to you but I wrote the questions below to help people work with good, investor friendly lenders.  

We have been using conventional mortgages so we will be looking for new funding methods soon.

Trim 25%Installation of lights/fixturesIn Chicago you can find licensed electricians owner operators working at 55 hour.

Needs new elec, plumbing, HVAC, siding, windows, insulation/Sheetrock/Trim, Kitchen/Bathroom remodel.

The BRRRR method is my initial focus as I have background in construction, previously running a part time rehab/remodeling business. 

As for investing using BRRRR method the mark here is a bit to hot for that.