You should look at AVMs see if the asking price and rental price are accurate before making an offer using Zillow, Redfin and rent sites including Craigslist. 

Not sure what I’d do without this site .

Having a good lawn person is also helpful as they can help keep an eye on things as they are frequently on site.  

But I would say most the stuff on the MLS (and other sites) are going to be above fair market value just because people are trying to take advantage of the already high prices.

He should have made it clear to the insurance company that he will not be living there, adding that the property will be a construction site he intends to complete and flip. 

You can look on craigslists and apartment sites to get an idea on rent comps.  

Second, you should clean house after buying the property.

Am I the first one on this site to pull the trigger?

There are three costs you must be very familiar with LandSoft (carrying costs, entitlements, impact fees, association if applicable, maintenance, etc)Hard (home construction as well as site construction)Have done numerous MF and SF developments. 

My attorney tells me that Title screwed up and it's their responsibility to clean up this mess.