That being said you are welcome to use my public portal to look into the MLS for your area (NY agents have access to the whole state MLS).

I have access to the full deed database online in my county. 

I thought both sounded high but its within 10 blocks of 2 major universities (Illinois State University/ Illinois Wesleyan) and from the research ive done, rent is very high around those schools.

It's a power plant oil companies must have access to to operate?

@Erin CaldwellJust a thought but is there an access panel behind that wall?

My property has gates all around, the only way a child will have access to our yard is from the fence of this vacant house as it will continue to fall.

There's an old saying in real estate that you don't want to have the most expensive house on the block.

As long as you can retrieve Deed of Sale from mdlandrec.com (free service) you can access the Deed and use the actual close date to begin your clock to 91 days before ratification. 

Other Facts:Built in 1969Off market saleNew Roof in 2007Plenty of off street parkingAll 4 units have separate access and a common laundry areaNot sure yet if I would end up with instant equityAny feedback would be greatly appreciated!!!

If I find a house I'll look a few blocks in either direction at the house prices, compare like houses together 2/1 to another 2/1 house or 3/1 to another 3/1 house and where the price is at to see if I rehab and refinanced where it would sit.I of course also look using google earth to see the neighborhood as I will end up buying out of area, i'll contact PM companies first see local rents and see if they know if any good contractors for x/x/x and see if it's worth going into the area.I have to learn about "what can be written off if a house is purchased rehabbed inside an LLC"