Anything you finally realized after dozens upon hundreds of hours pouring over the county clerk, tax collector, and property appraisers sites? 

Ultimately it may be in your best interest to take care of it and may be required by law depending on the state.Rats don't squeeze in under a door, not a normal door at least, so I would first make sure that all outside cracks, crevices and holes are filled up, especially in a crawl space to prevent anymore from getting in.Then, again it really depends on the state laws, but after my due diligence is done sealing up the up the outside and inside of any places a rat could get in I would think about telling the tenant that they can buy rat traps or whatever they want to use to get rid of what's is inside and I will reimburse them the cost with a recipe, I would only do this if I felt comfortable with local laws otherwise I would just hire a pest control person to take care of it.

I do realize not all deals are this simple but this one is what it is, nothing is skewed. 

Fortunately, every few months I realize why he makes so much money.But, please, if you want to go ahead get on your high horse to preach… Go right ahead.

There is a guide called The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Real Estate Investing -- I would start there, I'm actually reading it now, and learning somethings I didn't know.

They are both on their own lots according to the assessor, they were just developed as a 2 on 1 back in the 40's before developers realized the City of SD would become land owner's enemy #1.

You can't force someone to buy a property from you via lawsuit, not to mention the amount of money you'll ultimately spend on legal fees makes it not worth it.

I have tried and tried all the short cuts, some have worked well for me in the past but ultimately they all have failed.

I have tried and tried all the short cuts, some have worked well for me in the past but ultimately they all have failed. 

I didn't realize a title company could run a 'check' on the property.