That being said, there is a shortage of rentals in the area so a simple post to Facebook Marketplace or join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ElkhornandWalworthCountyOnli... 

They could make legal arguments about hardship and/or off-sets for non-compliance by landlord, but this would require posting rent or coming even with rent.

You may want to post this over on Passive Pockets.

@Nathan NoorlunRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Tyler local, so sparked my interest whenever I see anyone post about the area.Given that your duplex is fully paid off and generating a steady cash flow of $1400 per month, it's understandable that you're having second thoughts about selling it.

But keep in mind if your using money you cant afford to get back then buying action property might not be appropriate for your current endeavors and its better to just buy open market were you can do proper due diligence and know you have a build-able site.

Place these footings strategically after you have jacked the house up to proper level.

Another step is to ask your current lender if an expedited post-disaster inspection can be arranged to speed things up.

I like your post and you obviously know Chicago but a lot of what you are saying is just plain wrong.

This approach simplifies the sale and avoids unnecessary legal or tax complications.If she want to share the proceeds and tax obligation in a technical way, she need to file a partnership return for this property.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.