There are a variety of ways to deal with this "residual" acreage.

I'm in South Loop near the Loop, lake, Grant Park, CTA, and a variety of hospitals / schools, so renting out the room on a mid-term basis (32+ days) for a premium was the best strategy for me.

Property Valuation:Investors look at a variety of factors to determine a property’s value, including comparable sales (comps), rental income potential, and location.

So someone who is looking purely to maximize potential return (and has unlimited time) is unlikely to find this a good fit.Here are some good websites for seeing the variety of deals that are available for hands-off investing/passive.1) CrowdStreet.com2) 1031Crowdfunding.com3) Ark7.com4) Finresi.comGood luck!

A little secret is that Property Management companies come in two basic varieties.

When it's a buyer's market, I think RE agents will need to be creative to offer a variety of structures to work with/ prospective buyers. 

I know there are a variety of screening practices used by landlords and property management companies.

You can log into their daily 5 hours of zoom calls to hear them answering a variety of questions as continual learning and ask private chat questions on your specific needs too. 

Then connect with a variety of investors until you find the specific type of real estate that you want to do.  

For example, 50+ unitsMost deals can be found across a variety of platforms.