and how do you know your getting the real title and not an old title which the seller later filed for a lost title and got a new one which then had the recorded lien?

What I meant to ask was where can I retrieve data/analytics on what is the demand for property types in my area?

You can then check with the local county if the deed is in fact in that name (caution: if the property was bought recently, the county may not have caught up on the paperwork).Just be careful and NEVER give any form of cash to the seller, always send EM/downpayment to a title company that you have verified.

Yes, I would contact the pest control company and demand they pay the cost of repairing this.

Unless you're direct to a seller, you'll often find yourself with a short pencil. 

Look for properties in markets that have strong demand for both, within your $350-400K range.

Get detailed quotes on these to ensure it’s cost-effective.Zoning & Permits: Verify that your current property allows additional homes and meets zoning requirements for multiple units.Rental Demand & ROI: Assess demand for singlewide rentals in your area to confirm it’ll be profitable after all expenses.If everything checks out, these could be solid additions to your portfolio.

Prices increased dramatically and sellers know it.

If a wholeseller is really thriving, they need access to OPM. that is why there are thousands of transactional lending groups because the demand is there. and with regulations changing, this will become more relevant. 

There are also home buyers who want to look in the area before they buy, home sellers who sold and have no place to go and want to look, contract workers in the area, construction workers, insurance displacement, and more.