Block by block screams risk for me. 

@Kate J. where at in Chicago are you?

Most people who scream the importance of an MBA went to business school and that was the logical next step.

Whether it says Passive LP, creative financing, fix and flipping, notes, Short Term Rentals, seller financing  etc - I am at the bottom - I can scream no but I far too often hear stories of people quitting their job to pursue real estate and then end up very unsuccessful. 

A lot of people here would probably scream, "Sell, sell, sell."

Never try to write or blog while your kids are screaming & running into walls behind you.

The implication from your question screams that you absolutely need assistance and insight from an experienced, knowledgeable REAL ESTATE attorney to help you understand the risks and protections available to you in the type of transaction you describe.

Regardless, the lady who has possession now is not going to turn over the property without kicking and screaming and probably a court battle...if it went that route

All other Ohio cities suck because they have a declining population 🤷‍♂️You mean you don't love 15 college kids from the same office screaming COLUMBUS IS AWESOME 24 hours a day?

She went bonkers and started screaming racial slurs at other tenants in the building and pounding on their windows all hours of the night.