I am too much of a newbie and don't know anything about Vegas to even attempt this,Tx PM me if interested.

Instead of just giving your advice, based on your experience, you seem to attempt to quiz me, in an effort to point out just how much you think I don't know.

If you saw it from side of the table you would laugh at how futile their attempt is.

Unless you have been trained in a title plant AND have coverage by an insurer for your work OR you are an attorney familiar in title examinations and insured, but such coverage wouldn't cover you on your purchases anyway, you have no business attempting to do title examinations.What is said to be a title search is not or may not really be an examination of title!

I am attempting to learn our market area.  

I wish you much success on your future real estate endeavors and if I can be of help just let me know.

For future endeavors, bring your contractor in before you buy the house.  

@Sean Cole I'm just starting out and I was advised to establish business credit for future endeavors.

I have been browsing the Forums a little and was looking for some metrics to evaluate and even (to some extent) attempt to predict how a real estate market is doing on a general basis.

These might be more realistic ways of financing this endeavor if you want to pursue it.