New to RE Investing- Title Search

[Britton Anderson]

Title searches cost money, so trying to learn how this process plays out.

a) Do you complete a title search for every property prior to placing an offer? or do you place an offer first, then if seller is interested in your offer you pay for the title search?

b) what if there are liens identified through title search- depending on the type of lien and amount, are there creative ways to satisfy liens with the seller so you don't lose the deal?

Thanks for your help!
Beth

Thanks,

Beth