You need the connections or manpower to scour the counties recorders offices for seller carry backs then build a data base of those.. then you have to try to skip trace or other methods to get to the Beneficiary of those notes.

What I was told is that the deal must close in your name and be recorded and then you can start the process of moving it into your LLC. 

Recording: The land contract should be recorded with the county clerk's office to protect the buyer's interest.By understanding the key features, benefits, and risks of land contracts, buyers and sellers in Kentucky can make informed decisions about this type of real estate transaction.

Brokers can look at tax records but past that they are not going to do title examinations and date downs again thats what title companies are in business for to protect buyers and protect your title..

Take into account it was 12 years ago and he presumably has a clean record since.

Since the beginning of Q2 2014, the metro as a whole has recorded an annual average increase of 4.5%.

the reality is BANKS left the fix and flip market after the GFC.. very few will do them unless your a premier client of theirs with a  long track record and they are doing them as a service to you. 

Recording and other fees needed to cure titleF. 

I explain that an eviction on their record will make it challenging to find a rental in San Diego.  

.- I will have them provide a copy of their tenants insurance for my records. - Will provide receipt for first and last months rent.- Im thinking of not charging security deposit because of all the strict MA laws and just using the last months rent as a sort of security deposit, thoughts?