Go to annualcreditreport.com, it is the site created by the three credit reporting companies.Obtaining a credit report for yourself does not negatively effect your credit score.

I am interested to hear from you experienced Chicagoland wholesalers some of the hottest areas for wholesaling, those not yet saturated if any, and your most effective marketing strategies in this market? 

A business structure might have stopped entirely or lessened the effect of that lawsuit. 

The consensus is that absentee w/ equity mailers (regardless of how good the mailer) is a waste of resources and wondering if there is a more effective strategy to using Direct mail in SoCal. ( ie probates, pre foreclosure, owner occ, etc) I'm not trying to sound like a "Debbie downer" but wanted some advice as to what direction would make more sense while being more efficient.

Also more cost effective.

Tax liens can be an effective way to invest.

The fact that you haven't leased it in 15 years on matters if it has been neglected, or if you allow that to effect your negotiations.

That would bring effective rent down.

You may be able to register the law suit on title which would prevent her from selling to anyone else (effectively the same thing); your lawyer should be able to advise you on this and as noted earlier, if he can't, find another lawyer.Secondly, if you try to sue her, you will be suing for what is called 'specific performance'.

Bathtub and Full wall Tile reglazing, New Toilet, cleaned out Vanity, new faucets for shower and sink, New Medicine Cabinet, New Flooring, and Paint and light fixtures.All under $2,200This are the pictures as of 3 days ago, I will upload new ones once I take them of how it looks currently completely finished. but It looks clean and new and overall cost effective.