It’s unnecessary and potentially problematic to add the ex-partner to the title before the sale.

To find out the amount of the subordinate lien through the NSP program, you’ll want to pull the title report for the property.

Appraisal fees should go to the appraiser, not to the lender.Legitimate real estate lenders always use neutral title, escrow, and closing attorneys, as appropriate for your region.

Thank you Each state’s laws vary, but many/most will require a foreign corporate entity to register in that state before it can do business, and holding property title is a business.

You could also use "Doug's LLC and/or assigns" where Doug's LLC is your hypothetical company.As for the assignment contract, you can get one from an attorney for probably less than $1,000, you can also make a friend at a title company, they probably have a template they could give you.  

Wind is one of the subtle items that Insurance companies are starting to exclude. 

Make sure pool is listed on your insurance policy.

And yes, you are still responsible for wiring earnest money to the closing attorney/title company when you put the property under contract.

Quote from @Brian Hill: Do anyone have a recommendation for a San Antonio Real Estate Attorney that deals with creative financing and title work? 

Quote from @Paul Zofsak: Russell, what's the advantage of filing on my insurance if the HOA is liable?