Etc.You need to understand Exactly where any Deed/mtg errors in descriptions occurred.  

If you know other investors in the area or property managers, you can always ask them for who they would use and if they have any referrals otherwise you'll have to just go through trial and error to find people you trust to do the work.Sounds like a bit of bad luck, did you do an inspection on the places before buying?

The bank has changed their down payment requirements on us twice due to errors on their part. 

As always it is a matter of degrees and if we are to error we want our clients on the cautious side. 

Remaining tax would be total taxable gain less depreciation recapture less PAL carryforward (from "unused" depreciation expense)Alternatively, could I not depreciate the property (which i did not do for the past 2 years in error and need to file amendments) and file a Form 3115 (application for change in accounting method) in the year in which I sell the property to catch up and claim all the the missing depreciation all at once?

This can increase your learning curve, cut down or stress and errors.

If this is a good deal then how did a rookie investor such as myself realize this before anyone else. 

Here is the scenario:I will get my real estate license before my dad sells his 2 duplexes. He has agreed that I can sell his duplexes for him.However, I am unexperienced and will need some help.I want to make the most...

It takes A LOT of research, studying, learning, absorbing, trial and error... and courage and humility.

I want to make sure that the engineer's company has Errors & Omissions/Professional Liability insurance.