There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

and I think there are several remedies to resolve this - and the developer and the city's business/permitting services both have liability here. 

What happens if you don't get title insurance is not an issue now, but on the sale of that property later. 

Like @Sarah Miller and @Marcy Albrecht said, you can buy places within the city limits but it's still about location. with that said, i'm always looking out for my end game. one of the issues with buying in certain parts of canton is that when you decide you're done, you may not be able to unload your properties.

But is the issue that the 100k you're describing isn't gross rents, its gross revenue?

My CPA had no issues using the Info from there to do my taxes.

Very few issues with all the dogs that have come through.We provide a XL crate for dogs but the guests have to provide the blanket for inside.We also have a bunch of chair and sofa covers for pets in an ottoman.

What's the most effective means of dealing with this issue?

I have had zero issues.

New construction is also a solid option because everything’s brand new, and you’re less likely to run into issues with maintenance early on.As for research, I’d focus on the local economy and rental demand.