I could understand if it was a new development or raw land....none of the closings i've been to have required a survey by either the title or lender.  

I do know that he is not currently an investor, but he is interested in purchasing raw land and building new houses to rent out on new lots.

Maybe alot of newer investors are getting kids out of law school because they work cheap, maybe some use the Board of Realtors attorney (very conservative minds) but I suggest you get the meanest, smartest, winningest attorney in your area, maybe with political capital, someone who chews on raw meat for breakfast and loves to win....and pay them, they are worth the difference.

Additionally, the arrival of the Mediterranean fruit fly obliterated the large citrus industry.

We tried both RAW property management and Paradigm Property management. 

This was basically proven to be true when I visited the property and the fridge was stocked full of beer, wine, cheese, fruits, etc.

But that wasnt' very fruitful. 

You want your tenant hearing an audible alarm and calling you in the event of a pump failure instead of calling saying there is raw sewage backed up in the basement.

You don't get a homeowner's policy for raw land, just liability.

Ragland a well respected "coach" in my area known for his integrity, but he is also my neighbor and I see how he lives and the fruits of his labor.