Then I'd push those factors out if there were no good comps.  2 miles, 6 months.  2 miles 12 months , etc.It takes some local knowledge to know when you're pushing those parameters out too far to be useful. 

Quote from @Christian Artuso: Quote from @Wale Lawal: @Christian ArtusoSince you're based in Chicago, consider networking with local investors through meetups, real estate investment groups, or BiggerPockets forums to gain insights on the best neighborhoods and strategies. 

Quote from @Devin Peterson: Hey Michael,Local to you in Middletown here I would love to connect and chat more about this one. 

Hey Manny I am local to salt lake city would love to connect

But one thing was you don't go from hey we got a problem straight to suing you try to work these out no one wins in the law suit game or rarely. 

Quickly analyze properties using the 50% rule (assuming half of rent goes to expenses) and verify rental comps on Zillow, Rentometer, or with local property managers.

Cracking and structural problems occur because the sinking of the home is not being 100% distributed but usually only localized causing an imbalance. 

Meaning being a developer is actually possible for a local to develop in their own backyard. 

I point them to the local watersports rental company that drops boats and ski's right at the local marina.

Local authorities actually did a great job!