Soon enough you'll be the expert in something unique no one else is doing and deals and profit will come your way.High points:  don't follow the crowd.  

She gets the investor world and structures the unique deals we are into!

Also, my property manager would handle the transaction as they are a real estate company by trade (Property Management is a division of their company), would that be the same as if I were to purchase it through the traditional market (this is an off market deal)

Homewood and New Lenox are in my opinion very unique and vary greatly from Orland Park; but all three have good opportunity and potential.  

There are so many criteria which are unique to each deal when underwriting that make it more of an art than a science.

Or offer unique financing options.

Experts have noted that listings that used the word "unique" sold for 30 to 50 percent less than comparable properties since it can connote that the home will have narrow appeal.

I believe Maryland has a unique law where if you set up an LLC to own a property in Maryland, you need to file an LLC tax return every year regardless if you have bought any properties with it or any other investing related activity. 

Something more unique than the typical "live in one of the bedroom of the unit(s)

Thanks,CaryObviously every investor will have different investment options, alternatives, and opportunity cost based on their unique situation, experience and abilities.