You gotta have that expectation if you are trying to uncover the real deals.  

The RV/parking storage is uncovered so I'm not even sure they could rent.

(Might uncover money issues)How much do you think the home is worth?

If he did, in fact, actively hide a latent disclosure, later uncovered by your inspector, he can be held liable for that.

Is there a way to uncover all of the transactions and how they where purchased throughout the county?

I know that the person that found it did a lot of work to uncover a viable project and that they need to be able to make a profit off the work that they have done.  

I posted a blog about understanding the numbers earlier this week that might help you uncover where your problem is.  

And if I went and got the survey and uncovered that it is actually an issue, then I did the right thing so I am now accountable for it? 

This will keep your equipment in good shape, make it last longer, will uncover potential problems, and may potentially keep you from a costly night/week-end call-out.At minimum, this check should include about 20 or more items, checking the capacitor, amp draws of your fan, compressor, pressure check, air flow check, inspection of electrical components for corrosion/pitting, and many other things. 

You will be surprised what you uncover.