Yes, they are inept. I once tried to enlighten a WashPost reporter about Harry Reid’s land scam but he never followed up. Harry made a big profit on a parcel of land, even though he did not hold title. He claimed that was an oversight. What Harry did was turn what should have been reported as ordinary income into capital gains treatment.
Good work on checking into the property.
So many questions. I'll be checking for the lis pendens ... not holding my breath.