If that doesn't work, maybe her receiving a Cure or Quit from your lawyer will scare her into following the rules. 

Can someone recommend a good real estate lawyer in the south Chicago or northwest Indiana area?

I don't want to do this myself, or with a non-expert lawyer, and end up with a worthless LLC. 

I'll. let others speak to the lawyer question but about the appraisal: single family homes are appraised based on comps.

Are there any Ohio real estate lawyers in here who know the investing ropes and perhaps even have experience working with real estate investors?

v=FmO4eXcVd8EThere are so many friggin lawyers in Cali I would never do a LO or Seller Financing Deal without a RMLO. 

If you see him, safely film him at a distance using your phone and if he still hangs around you and your partner should speak with a lawyer about the option of filing a restraining order against him. 

We did finally create LLCs, but our lawyer sucked and so we didn't really do much with them.

The goal is to create immediate rapport and trust.One lawyer investor doesn't recommend acting like a company.

This stops the issue from escalating and now that I've done what I said I'd do it's a good relationship.The procedure for the City seems to be:A Violation letter with a specific time to resolve (24 hrs, 72 hrs, etc)A second letter which is a $75 Fine, Notice of Liability TMC 1726A third letter which is a $250 FineA court summons forcing you to hire a lawyer, attend court at least twice, resolve the issue and then pay court fees and fines.I presume if you don't attend the summons then they put a warrant out and place the fines and fees against your property meaning it will be seized if not resolved.At the City's discretion they will themselves resolve a situation they deem urgent...you will receive a large bill in the mail for their time and efforts, something like $300 an hour for four hours time plus materials and disposal.I have properties in a self directed IRA, which means the owner on file is the administrating firm...there is a two week delay between a notice being issued (yes a 72 hour notice) and my getting it.