Even if the nearby property owners have no ability to control your parcel, they will try.

It is a lot easier to learn a market nearby than long distance. 

But I guess there are no note investors in the Chicago are or near by.

As such, I will not be signing the cancelation documents and will not be releasing the deposit out of escrow.Should you wish to settle this matter without legal action, please respond to this email with a reasonable offer for the damaged incurred.Obviously the lender did not handpick the appraiser, and the appraiser was based on the near by comps in the same complex.  

Have you considered looking at some of the nearby town that might be more affordable?

Called the landscaper, and had it done in a day or so.The landscaper I use live a few blocks away, so it's almost like having a PM nearby for $100.00/month.

If you've got some sweetheart rent control deal going on, it may make sense to continue personally renting as well, while simultaneously making other investments (which could include real estate in nearby cities that lack rent control).

Even 85k is pushing it.Longwood street; two other houses sold for 17k and 11k, same block, so you decide.If you want to do section 8, it could be okay unless there are many boarded houses near by.

Major development nearby is causing that to go up each year, but there are no other properties in the area for sale so I'm having to look at other neighborhoods that aren't developing yet.

@Michael HooperActually make an offer if:- you live near by.