Remember, if a deal is truly off market, you have an owner who knows they are able to sell and is choosing not to take the very simple step of listing it.  

Dan,The process to create an LLC in Illinois is pretty simple.

No kidding this is as simple as it gets.. just advertise that you accept shorter term leases and riase your price.. we have been doing it in Vegas for years..

Costs for a CPA may range from $800–$1,500 annually, reflecting the added complexity of self-employment and rental property filings.While DIY tax filing can work for simple W-2 income, rental properties, LLCs, and self-employment income introduce complexities that make a CPA valuable.

Negotiation tip #47, make it as simple as possible for the other party to accept your terms.

However, a simple security system would deter this.Personal Safety -  I assume you are using their ID to run a background check and deciding if their history affects your safety, correct?

You can usually find some events by doing a simple google search.

Perhaps it’s as simple as that. 

But, people tell on themselves when answering simple, straightforward questions.

The borrower simple starts remaking payments at a given agreed upon date.