What avenues have others taken that have produced results?

There is just no telling which approach will produce the greatest amount of desired results until you try it.

To me this is a case for a real estate attorney to handle for you even the due diligence on it and let him get as much information , detail or procedures for you.

Even an MLS listing as a rental will produce similar results that you are receiving now.

There is a program for homeless veterans govt pays rent for a year you rent the bed and the common areas are shared can produce 2-4 times more rent.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

It appears so; here's a quote from this link:"When making an offer on a short sale the proper procedure is you write into the purchase agreement that your deposit check is to remain UNCASHED and held either by the buyers agent or the escrow until the short sale lender approves the short sale.

That is what has proven over the years to produce the best results. 

Hello BP,As a new construction and development specialist I am always on the look for opportunities and deals that could produce some newly constructed properties.

Get a title company and title insurance, kindof standard operating procedure and best practice...

They ignore superb research long produced by the Illinois Policy Institute.