I was merely browsing Amazon and saw quite a few that grabbed my attention.

I have used several methods that have been quite fruitful over many years. 

Practically speaking, it’s going to be quite challenging unless you spend significant time.

I have a title report from my lawyer, but it is somewhat confusing as the land has been subdivided (it started as 9 acres and is now 1.5) and has quite a few transactions - including to the county (I.e allowing the county to build a road).

I think some of the better areas in Chicago stack up quite well compared to others in the country.

I am honestly quite curious about what your process would be...I would assume you need to file some paperwork with the county. 

with that said, should you increase your down payment to mask flaws in an otherwise terrible deal - an alligator that will eat you alive with deferred maintenance that is in a worse neighborhood than you think, but an agent sold you on it because it has new countertops? 

The home requires quite a bit of rehab work. 

State's differ quite a bit not just with their laws but with how certain aspects of a sale are customarily handled.

I will also note that the RC zoning district allows for quite a few extra units so you would get the best use out of your land by building a quadplex or something like that.if you are interested in going forward though I work part time at NOLA builds in town and they do great work for construction at all levels.feel free to reach out if you have more questions