Versus a worker at a Vegetarian restaurant. 

I once walked into a property that had a Harley hanging from the ceiling on chains.

I believe they plan to put in some commercial as well because well the restaurants and other services would have to catch up with the housing clientele. 

And granted, some of the over the top criticism from Realtors is trying to protect their position in the food chain, and wanting to ensure a level playing field with all participants licensed.

Everything is gonna work itself out.The A-->B deed recordation (albeit late) fixes the chain issue due to the doctrine of after-acquired title.So here's what happens next.

Unless you had a great team and systems and could count on deal flow and no labor or supply chain shortages, you'd be hard pressed to net $1M in 12 months of flipping.

The tenants have just put a chain lock on the pedestrian gate (used to access both units).

You just need to keep pushing up the chain of command.

I have done my best to put poison, traps, and ultrasonic noise makers to try to keep the rats away from her car but they are a problem throughout this part of the city due to it's location to a large area of restaurants and bars. 

You may be able to rent it, in fact you will certainly be able to rent it since we're in the middle of a protracted  housing crises exacerbated by the pandemic, supply chain interruptions, etc, etc, and that's what I would suggest focusing on when asking the question "does this make sense?"