I have, however, gotten other tenant types form Zillow - mostly insurance relocation claims

However, if you're running your numbers then you'll want to make sure that you're including all the interested paid for the money borrowed from your HELOC as well as the carrying costs including utilities, insurance and property taxes.

Utilizing an attorney sans title insurance can work well - IF the attorney is knowledgeable and experienced in real estate transactions and the parties are ok forgoing title insurance.  

I use Auto Owners Insurance.

Yes, this creates problems for title companies and title insurers to resolve. 

#s: value: $440k each, total debt: $310k each (incl. arrears), prop taxes/mo: $500, insurance/mo: $25, common charges/mo: $380, rents/mo: $2700 & $2250Pls feel free w/ any solutions / input / ideas.TxDave

Well, once I started the process of buying I was quickly introduced to the importance of title insurance.

It’s easy to find tenants, population/jobs are increasing, and property taxes/insurance aren’t skyrocketing. 

Because I’m unable to obtain an insured title for two years, I did not plan to invest in this property until then for risk of losing my investment.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.