As others have mentioned on here, every person's tax situation is unique and answers are not easily given over the internet and can often be incorrect. 

If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (always verify each area for yourself!)

It's a mid-term situation for employees temporarily working in the area.

What can we reasonably hold them financially responsible for?

All about the numbers in this situation.

I know some banks will work with my situation and many go through the union.

Just that I am not too worried about cash flow...I am not interested in negative cash flow, but given the situation (inheriting a property with no mortgage) cash flow will happen...so just looking to get the entire picture from the tool.

That would cover any screwups, but also incentivize the title company to remedy the situation without making a claim, since it appears to be their oversight that caused the issue in the first place.

Each situation is unique, so your strategy depends on various factors.

Example: "I want to build financial independence through real estate investing.