I don't have facts and figures, but it's not that unusual for a duplex owner to use management.

It's difficult to comp since it's an unusual property.

Also, if you ever get to court, I'm guessing his claim will be thrown out immediately because he is unlicensed and you will get a chance at a counter claim.Make sure you are reasonable in what you calculate your damages at. 20 days is not an unusual delay for any type of construction work and if your contract with him didn't have liquidated damages listed, I doubt you can get reimbursed on a per day basis.What was the total original contract amount?

Not unusual at all to get the same deal from 3-4-5 wholesalers all with different pricing...so be careful there to know who's deal it is.   

Have your lawyer review the title insurance binder to make sure there are no unusual exceptions to the policy. 

Unless there is some unusual procedure in your state/jurisdiction. 

Florida is an unusual state, there are 4-5 distinct markets for real estate and each has its own characteristics.Tallahassee / pan handle - unless you are from there, I do not recommend itNorth Florida (Jacksonville) and as far south as Daytona - I am bias, I am from there and have great cash flow.Orlando - It is getting overheated - hard to cash flowTampa - There are still good opportunities to cash flow.Miami - Looks more like other big east coast cities like NY, LA, SF, DC.  

@Amy Haas - your experience is not too unusual here and underscores the importance of having a good realtor AND a good inspector.

Tenant Improvement funds is not unusual in commercial real estate.

I am sure you know that there are only 4 major title insurance underwriters in the US so there is a good chance your title company and theirs' ultimately have the same underwriterBeing an Attorney I can understand your requests for information regarding the trust but ultimately it is the Title companies job to procure the documents and I would guess that would be an unusual request from a buyer and they probably just do not have a clue as how to handle it.