While it might seem like a solution now, it limits their ability to use their VA benefits in the future.

If you find your comps are 10 miles away in a different town, you've probably gone too far.To do automated comps is easy. 

Would this be high rise or would these be zero parking to do a mid-rise?

Quote from @Michael Evans: What steps do you go through to secure vacant rental properties in rough neighborhoods after a tenant leaves and you're waiting to turn the property over?

How did you handle it?

Quote from @Drew Sygit: It's like first responders: people don't really care about what they do until they need them. 

Do you know any insurer that would provide the 1 million dollar coverage?

I would sell that property in IL and chalk it up to a learning experience.

What do you think?   

I'm looking at doing my 1st mid term rental, do you have any advice for getting it leased?