How to title search for free on foreclosures and REOs

[Chris Mcmahan]

Ok, im so tired of scouring the internet reading articles and so much conflicting or off in the weeds information.

Im looking at alot of foreclosures and REOs, i know you must perform a title search for leins and encumbrances.  So..  ive called title companies about this and the fee is usually around 300 per house!  Obviously thats not feasible when looking at dozens of houses a week.  So what do you do!?

Also it seems to be a common misconception that REOs will be free and clear titles, but ive read that seems to not always be true. Clarification?