Brown's assumption of this role is one of the root causes of her statement that it "could not be done in a few hours per week".

Hey @Jake Wosick - You should definitely connect with @Zach Shepard above, he's been a great mentor for me and knows the off-market chicago space better than most.In my opinion, the key to off-market deals is understanding the ROOT issue with the seller. 

They expressed deep rooted reasons as to why that was and I’ll try to address those shortly.

At the root of the "game", there are no tips and tricks.

If you intend to hook it up it would be smart to make sure it is not blocked either by tree roots or crushed at some point underneath the lawn or someone poured cement down it or something like that.

Understanding the root of this friction requires an in-depth exploration of their operational differences, the financial implications, and the overarching impact on the property market.1.

Get a better lay of the land before planting the roots. 

Tenant also agrees to the following:-All drains, waste pipes, and plumbing are accepted as clear by Tenant at the time of occupancy, and any material blocking them after occupancy shall be repaired at Landlord’s cost, unless determined by repair person that such blockage occurred during the time Tenant controlled the Premises and due to some fault or negligence of Tenant, specifically excluding blockages caused by roots or backups from the street.

Almost no body told us about Root barrier, which are simple digging  about 2-3 into the ground, near your foundation to cut invasive  tree roots. 

I've worked with a lot of CA investors to help them create passive income with Indy deals but it can be done anywhere with the right training and attitude.Please let me know if I can help with anything - we're all rooting for you Jaime.