The settlement date was in March so unless there is some statute that tolls, I doubt it.I don't think the attorney in fact can help resolve this situation at all... the principal is dead.If Jared really wants this property he'll likely have to start over with the heir(s).

Some items to consider are accessible path of travel (gravel is not going to cut it), potential elevator, potential historical preservation involvement, and the biggest issue is if a business can garner enough clients to cover the cost and still make a living. 

This Link might help you with which geographical area(s) you may want to focus on your investments on (although more relevant for rentals than flips)!

@Thomas S.

preferably for rentals you want to stay with the 3/2's as they are the safer bet.  

I once had a Tenant in Baltimore City in the 90's steal and sell her new furnace after I filed for eviction.

Ron S.   

Dear all,I am in the process of purchasing a home in southern California, and while reviewing the title report, I found this single family house(built in 1960's) is under CC&R, which I thought only condominium has. 

Remember, as a landlord, you are required to issue them to anyone you pay more than $600 to who is not an S or C Corp too.

This is commonly accomplished by adding "approved" material(s), detailed in the building code, to contain air flow.