Are you local, or investing from out of the area? 

On the Lis Pendens for this house, there is a local real estate broker listed as a defendant alongside the homeowner.

https://www.amazon.com/Funny-Decor-Office-Business-Aluminum/...Like this?

This business seems very very shady.

Title companies generally won't discuss this matter with general public, but they will speak with an agent because the agent is who brings them business. - You should consider working with an agent that is experienced, so that you don't work alone.

We bought a new build in 2022, built by a local guy's LLC.

I left my corporate job last year to stay home with my daughter and focus on our real estate business.

Maybe see if your PM takes advantage of those insurance policies, which could help to alleviate that problem (if it is a problem).If the PM company is a licensed real estate brokerage, and they are members of state and local real estate associations, they should have access to a large number of websites that syndicate the listing.

Sites like BiggerPockets, Google Reviews, and the Better Business Bureau can provide insights into the lender’s reputation.References: Ask the lender for references from previous clients.

Get to a local meetingTHIS is how you start :) Good luck