Either way it is good to have an objective, repeatable process that you can go back to again and again.  

I invest in a unique area with some amazing returns, and am looking to add some flips to my real estate portfolio this year. 

I feel like my situation is not complex or unique.

@Jay Hinrichs Is that similar to "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear." 

Yeah Decatur properties are my main objective since the properties will be very close to me, maybe Champaign a good few years in the future.

I have a unique opportunity to live in the in-law apartment of a beautiful colonial house, for free, for 24-30 months.The 'catch,' however, is that I need to 'buy' the house, at a price that is 20% below market value.

I'm glad you confirm my feeling about this unique situation. 

Any unique strategies or software that might help me close a deal?

Or is your building unique for doing that? 

No one will look as hard as a third party uniquely qualify structural engineer (P.E.) to evaluate and review contractors or sub design/work, because his license is in a hot plate (I'm a PE and I know I can't afford that).