Depends on your risk tolerance.

All that means is you've got bring your best to all aspects of the property and the listing itself -- location, furnishings, photography, heck, even the listing headline all matter a lot.At the risk of pitching here, my wife's YouTube is filled with a ton of great MTR content on setting up a listing.

A lot of hosts I know use pool fences, safety signs, and provide life jackets to help reduce risk.

Until robots can actually go to the property, go inside and see it, touch it, smell it etc. there will be risk of estimates being way off and losing money as an investor if you rely on an app.

Even when you buy a property with tentants, you also have the risk that they stop paying you and since you didn't screen them, you are left with just hoping they won't do that.

The lots are owned free and clear so the loan would only be for the construction.

Looking for free or cheap paperwork online is not the route to take.

YouTube is also a fantastic resource—it's free and you can learn at your own pace, which is a huge benefit.

Aloha Joshua,  I deal with clouded/messy titles often and it's not my first choice as its froth with a lot of time, costs and risks. 

Leveraging your equity through a HELOC or cash-out refinance can be a smart move, but it depends on your risk tolerance and goals.