Some lenders require notarization.  

Selling a property, yes you need a wet signature that's notarized.  

that simply wastes everyones time).So you find a seller, ask to buy an option to buy their property, put tougher the documentation go to the bank and get it notarized.  

Trustee's signature was not on the transaction but they still got it notarized.

The most important thing you need to do is make sure you either have paid off the hard money loan before the balloon, or sign a written legal document that's notarized extending the term of the loan until you can pay it off. 

How about notarized last two years tax returns, bank statements, lifescan at police station and maximum deposit allowed instead. 

Do you have the infrastructure of not?  Are

The option is notarized and recordable.  

Was the document notarized?  

I also suggest you get a written authorization to enter the property to inspect it, under the circumstances this letter should be notarized so that any cop won't have as many questions.It could be a flip with cleaning and lipstick, but not likely at what you think market is or what it was listed for because it didn't sell, obviously it was not priced to sell.You can't know until you see it and verify the mortgage payoff.