They must first move out, leave the property broom-cleaned, and then they can pick up the funds at our attorney's office.Most won't agree to all this - so they are liars.

Illinois is a great market, but I agree with most that it would be much easier if the investment were closer to you.

I agree with everything in this post and if it was a month ago I may have agreed with everything in this post (and I gave it an up vote).

I'd insist that he find a non-related handyman or change PM's.I agree a huge red flag to me is 24 hours of labor.

The borrower MUST receive something of value for the deed in lieu, agreeing not to foreclose immediately and giving the borrower time to reinstate, or providing a modification, is that something of value.I need to clarify that these notes are commercial and investment property, so do not have to comply with residential lending requirements.With a deed in lieu there is no foreclosure, judicial or non judicial.  

The Bond market agrees with that assessment and is dubious there will be more than 2 total cuts in 2025.

And I agree you'll probably feel a lot better having your rentals in your backyard.

Most people here said the West side, I would agree for the most part.

A few comments from my perspective (and after reading @Dan H. comments):I agree with Dan, and view this as a negative cash flow property as well, given that more than 20% down was necessary to make it work with what I suspect is a non-commercial 30 year note given the interest rate. 

Hello @Lorraine Hadden,Agreed with @Matt DevincenzoWhen it comes to curb appeal for the purpose of selling a property, less is more.