I'd double down on confidence and do what you can (as I am) to help them make the wisest choice they can so they have the best chance of success and if you can help them avoid a bad deal - then, of course, do it because we're all in this together.  

I don't want to take any chances.

My only recommendation is similar to photography, you don't have a second chance to make a first impression.

Failing to prepare exposes you to risk and increases the chances of you losing everything.

I talked to an attorney about a civil lawsuit which I may have a fair chance of winning but that would be costly and very time consuming with no guarantee of a positive outcome.

I am working with another BP member and we are currently searching for a SFR with a mother in Law suite for STR just south of the stadium (better chance of appreciation).

I agree that when someone ties up a property where the deal doesn't have a chance, that they're doing a disservice to the seller and to themselves in the long run.

My personal take is: these houses have been there for 100 years already, there is a good chance they will continue to be there for another 100+.I also think there are some changes to modern building practices that make some modern homes less structurally sound than most older, i.e. 24 OC framing just always seems like it won't stand the test of time like 16 OC has. 

The O&E report is a way to double check your work.If you have a good relationship with a title rep, maybe you could do even better and have them run a preliminary title report for you for free.I bet that there's a good chance that the sale is going to get postponed.

So my issue is if I fix my side, there's a chance I'll damage theirs or even mine more.