I am an authorized installer for a local Big Box store chain, and I can tell you that for an average house, you're looking about $1,300 per square.

There is an established chain of title, you should be good.

Pest guy said it's often difficult to treat due to uncooperative tenants that don't properly prep and due to the bugs spreading when tenants abandon the unit instead of reporting the infestation-- because when the "meal" leaves the bedbugs spread out looking for a place to eat.

@Amy H.Note, however, that the chain of title may include a Quit Claim Deed, especially if a divorce was involved at some point(s).

If your objective is clear, marketable title, I'd start with spending a little money on a title report and determine what title company wants in order to insure.Then, work backwards to solve each problem or issue which interferes with the end goal.You'll never learn about title until you study the chain and learn the remedies.

This significantly minimizes the chain of title.Yes, when doing your own closing there's always going to be the risk that some long buried problem could pop up.

I've got a small cabin on a canal w Clermont chain of lakes access about 100 yards in from the lake that I'd like to buy, rehab, and hold.I need $40k, arv should be $70k  and rent for at least $800 mo and probably closer to $950.

@Mike McKinzie   Next time your up if your over in Seaside Astoria area I will show you my project I am building and buy you a seafood meal... bring your Goretex !!

Perhaps just a 'wholesaler' of stolen bank account details for a further "value add" scammer up the chain?

Word of caution; be wary of anyone implying something is a free meal ticket.