It's a good idea to put some earnest money down when the contract is signed (deposited with the title company). 

Despite my plans on getting the house insured fully as well, regardless.We were going to take this project on as it was a location my fiancé and I liked to live in and we liked the two houses if it was not in disarray lol, as well as the one acre of land. 

I just moved back into our River property and our Flood Insurance has tripled to over $3000 a year.

He's looking for a lender who will get him 3% to 3.65% no cost only title fees..... 2 of the assets are a 4plex and one is a sfh with an inlaw unit. 

I would pass just on that basis but make sure your expenses are realistic before you do that: taxes look high, vacancy looks high, insurance looks a little low, and property management looks high.  

I'm lookin for someone licensed and insured for a complete rehab in Evansville- if everything goes well with this house there I'll be more work for them down the road.

Check license, check references, check insurance (From the insurance company directly), don't hire the lowest bidder, don't hire the contractor recommended by the wholesaler.

With respect to this, should I just call a title company and attorney for a little insight?

and  I also have no buyer no  nothing no agent no attorney . no title company .  

I just did a class with Borders and Borders, any good title company would advise against it for the seller.