The lawyer should be able to clearly explain the benefits of two trusts to your family.

I'm considering paying a lawyer to do a title search.  

I love to talk shop about rentals, hard money loans, notes, deals and sweat equity (preferably very little sweat but more effective planning.)

I lean toward the latter—this is more about economic conditions and the lingering post-COVID effects.

You need to market yourself on social media, you need to direct-mail (and have an effective strategy because everyone is direct mailing), driving for dollars, hunting on MLS, cold calling (skiptrace), going to the REI meetups and connecting, meeting with realtors, talking with wholesalers (and letting them know you're not a tire kicker), etc. 

Or is it normal to ask for quite a bit more off due to the potential effects of the water damage.

These deductions were crucial in offsetting the property owner's taxable income, effectively reducing their tax liability.

In general, I suspect the effect is generally moderated unless you live in specific locations that people want to visit. 

To a lawyer there may be a difference.

However what I found to be the most effective is working with realtors within the investment space.