In this unpredictable market, you want to avoid risky investments like multi family, be cautious who you take your advice from. 

I am being cautious because I don't want to have title problems later and I don't want the county to reassess.

I’d do a lot of research on areas/building types that meet your needs, and proceed cautiously- first rule of investing is- don’t loose money!  

I would love to get one in state with Bakersfield, but at $200K with only $1200-$1500 in rent, I am very cautious as I promise myself not to get a property that is top of the market since the vacancy rate is so high (I had a luxury condo before).  

I’m being extremely more cautious of where I want to put my money next.

@John Wolf I would be very cautious about selling properties in retirement.

There is often more to a story as to why an attorney drags their feet in completing a probate case that is visible.As a 3rd party buyer, I'd be a bit cautious but would not avoid broaching the topic entirely.

I only have 2 rental units, so my response probably doesn't carry much weight, but I'm in the 'keep more in reserve than you could ever possibly need".My reserve is in my personal accounts, my rental accounts have very little excess since I've not been at it that long.Regardless of where the funds are, if I don't have enough liquid assets to carry me for a year at the very minimum (business and personal) then I'm not fun to be around.I err on the overly cautious side.

Perhaps some will learn that need to be cautious about spending as well.

There might be some deals, but be extra, extra cautious with anybody selling off stuff with quit claims and CFDs.