In one of the cases the owners died, so we are having to find all heirs and gathering death certificates to show that the heirs are the people that can sign on the property.   

The first investor purchased back 2020 she transferred the lien certificate to me.

I don’t think you will find any company to provide a certification for legal reasons.

However, this exemption often depends on specific criteria being met like building permits, zoning compliance, and certificate of occupancy for the newly created units and you would get this from the LADBS.

City of Cleveland wants a certificate of occupancy before they’ll issue the RR.C of O is impossible to obtain with a squatter.

I have had this goal of buying my first duplex and have talked to real estate investors, realtors, lenders, appraisers and have been encouraged so much to where I am anxious to dive into this.Now that I am 18 I have absolutely no debt, a credit score of 727, I have 28k sitting in a certificate of deposit, a couple years of working consistently under my belt, I’ve also been investing in my Roth IRA, I feel very blessed to be in this situation.I am still in high school, I know it wouldn’t be smart to buy a house right now but something in me is so anxious to buy this house I know I have to have patience but I don’t know if I should start the process of getting pre approved, finding a good investor friendly realtor, lender, preparing my documents or if I should just wait.When analyzing deals in my market I have crystal clear real estate deal criteria my strategy is house hacking a duplex, price range of 500,000-600,00 in Salt lake, Utah! 

One time we had guests that brought a dog (against policy), tried to sneak it in but got caught on outside cameras, provided a bogus emotional support certificate they downloaded on the internet after the fact, left the house a wreck and then left a bad revenge review after we reported them to the platform.

IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM, shares five essential things to look for:Licenses & Certifications – Ensure the firm has certifications like CPM or ARM, guaranteeing adherence to industry standards.Regional Experience – Local market knowledge is crucial, especially for properties in smaller cities.Property Type Expertise – Match the company’s strengths with your specific property type for better management.Company Culture – Look for a firm that values customer service and team management.

To be clear, I believe real estate should be owned by an entity but there are other things that are far more critical to protecting yourself personally as well as your real estate assets such as appropriate levels of insurance, well drafted vendor agreements & collecting insurance certificates coupled with understanding how to correctly operate the entity in which you form.

@Malcomb Stapel In many instances the deed will contain an address certification towards the end.