Pick up the phone or stop by local code enforcement offices to make sure that you have a crystal clear understanding of local laws and regulations.

You'll need to hire a title company to find out. 

Really simple process to get a term sheet and no upfront fees except appraisal cost that is paid DIRECTLY to the appraisal company.

Call around and talk to a few people I'm pretty sure you will find someone who will make the time for you who can tell you pretty much on the phone if you could qualify and ballpark for how much. 

I was talking to my brother on the phone and would like to get others educated opinions on the matter.

The property company they use was also very thorough in the way they handled the property.

The people that run these companies usually come from an "investment banking", real estate, or construction background.

We got really burnt with our previous PM Company and are looking to change.

And when the company you're suing has shut down and apparently has no money, is it even worth the effort?

I know the larger companies around here were charging up to 25% but it will probably vary no matter where you are at.