For one year spend time-frame, I would do one of two things....Put it in a savings account (safest bet)orIf you currently work at a place that has a 401(k) with a match, then max out the 401(k) contributions.  

Otherwise I bet she could point you to someone.

I guess the bottom line is I'm placing my bets that they will continue to grow to the point where their revenue will exceed their operating costs.From what I'm seeing Rich Uncles, Realty Mogul and Fundrise only offer REITs to non-accredited investors.

Or is my best bet to install an individual unit for each floor? 

local banks are your best bet for LOC on rental property.  

Your best bet is to go downtown take a number and meet with a planner, plug your meter for MAX hours and take a good book!

The triplex max loan amount before it becomes a jumbo loan is $984,525 dependent on your county.Most lenders also have a stipulation of at least 20% - 25% down on conventional loans on multi family properties.For a low down payment your best bet is going FHA and keeping the loan under $984,525 as long as you intend to owner occupy.

Meaning, I can use the information to decide whether it's worth pursuing before I even go to a location physically and check for pricing costs for renovations, etc.? 

We thought that shifting the property to my name and then go for a secured loan will be our best bet. 

I have not physically gone to the house.