How does closing work when paying w/ cash? Need lawer? etc...

[Care Peel]

Ok. I think I've figured out how to pay with cash up front. I can use a HELOC for some cheaper homes starting out.

But I don't know how closing will work now. I'm guessing I'll need a lawyer who will do a title search etc.. to make sure there are no issues with buying the house etc...

What else will I need?

I guess I need to know what closing costs I'll have to pay and essentially how to protect myself just as I would be if a bank were handling this for me. Can anyone point me in the right direction?