My best recommendation here is to get with other investors in your market and ask them what techniques and companies they are using for foundation work.  

Does anyone have recommendation of any good inspection companies around Charlotte, NC?

I'm a private money lender and a buy and hold investor, and in my opinion, no lender will ask for an upfront fee other than possibly asking you to pay for an appraisal or BPO directly to the valuation company.

These are usually the same guys who are working on painting crews for the professional paint companies... 

We work with a few DST companies.

I talked to contractors and construction management companies and learned more about renovation in the last 2 years than I ever have, talked to multiple lenders - a few did some shady moves trying to charge me fees that are illegal (reported her to her supervisor). 

I am looking for insurance companies that are good and affordable.

However,  is it normal practice to hire a title company or purchase title insurance as a part of closing on a land purchase?

If your company will not quote up to $5mm have them check on other companies. 

Buying a house with Solar installed on lease solar company wasn’t paid for 6 months by seller and is now refusing to accept back payment to reinstate the service and remove the lien.