Hey @Will F.A good title rep should be able to take the plot map, legal description and plotted easements and then walk the property with you to give you a good understanding, but it wouldn't substitute the accuracy and warranty of a survey.

And I'm sure I upset the BP moderators when I declare that reading and posting online us no substitute for real education.

I've had a title search done on a house I bought with cash from a substitute trustee auction. 

You may want to substitute a lease of your own though if you have one that you really like.

But... there is no substitute for doing your homework. 

Secondly, one of the earliest lessons I've learned that still governs my transactions to this day is there is NO SUBSTITUTE for a motivated seller.  

There is no substitute to getting out to the physical marketplace.

In my experience, property disclosures often omit material information and are a poor substitute for home inspection. 

Most are Trustee's Deed or Substitute Trustee's Deed, although there is like 5 Deed Forfeiting Executory Contracts.A little history of how we came to be here.

Any input or advice for these markets would be much appreciated - also would love to connect with potential partners in these areas.A little bit about me...I am currently based in Santa Cruz, CA and work as a substitute teacher.