If that doesn't work, maybe her receiving a Cure or Quit from your lawyer will scare her into following the rules. 

Can someone recommend a good real estate lawyer in the south Chicago or northwest Indiana area?

I don't want to do this myself, or with a non-expert lawyer, and end up with a worthless LLC. 

I'll. let others speak to the lawyer question but about the appraisal: single family homes are appraised based on comps.

Are there any Ohio real estate lawyers in here who know the investing ropes and perhaps even have experience working with real estate investors?

v=FmO4eXcVd8EThere are so many friggin lawyers in Cali I would never do a LO or Seller Financing Deal without a RMLO. 

If you see him, safely film him at a distance using your phone and if he still hangs around you and your partner should speak with a lawyer about the option of filing a restraining order against him. 

You must get a realtor to represent you or forfeit the commission.

However, the tricky part is his wife is the real estate agent that is representing us on the deal AND I'll be the one doing a majority of the rehab on the home.

The goal is to create immediate rapport and trust.One lawyer investor doesn't recommend acting like a company.