I just feel uneasy about having to rely on these people to send me items after the property has been transferred and closed.

If they aren't willing to play ball then you need to find someone who will.Just don't rely on them as your only option because then they have all the leverage.

… I really think it would give me some sort of edge and will not force me to rely on another individual for comps.

I wouldn't simply rely on the title company's form because they do not represent your interest.   

I would not rely on Zillow to determine your appraisal value.

@Roger Vi I have the reserves & extra cash flow right now if I were to buy another property and it were to remain vacant, but it relies on me continuing to maintain my job security/paycheck.

I have always relied on visual data in the form of time series charts to make decisions about markets.

And they have admitted that their own CFO attempted to blackmail them over improper due diligence, which seems to reinforce this.So, the average investor is forced to rely on their own wits, which is not ideal at all.The other place where the industry is completely lacking is in the area of accountability.

Areas that rely heavily on coal or oil are hardest hit. 

To analyze for profit I rely on appreciation rates and rent growth against actual costs.