I also learned the reason we couldn't close the same is because in California the County clerk has to stamp the transfer of ownership which usually happens the following business day. 

If a notice needs to be placed on the door, make sure they take a picture of it with a time stamp.

I talked with another investor who did have the title stolen on a vacant property that was sold under a forged signature and fake notary stamp, it cost him 30K and a lot of time to fight it before the title insurance company paid off.I'm hoping not to have this happen as it seems no matter what it will cost you a lot of time and money upfront.

I have never used a website but I have had plenty of customers come to me saying "I designed my own house, just need your stamp."

Examples include a time stamped picture of the notice taped to the front door,  Certified mailing ,  and a mailing receipt.3- Is your county or state one of the places where progressive politics have pushed a "good cause non lease renewal" policy? 

If the work being done is outside of the scope of the IRC/IBC code that the local government follows, then they won't permit the work without drawings/plans stamped by a professional engineer (PE).

Here is the advice you should have received from your loan officer: You can't sign with and out of country notary, yes you have to make an appointment weeeekkksss in advance to get in to your embassy if there is a notary in english with a US notary stamp and book.

A week later the City of Concord red-lined a few things and stamped/approved them and gave me my permit.

@Andy WilsonBefore you consider transferring it from your personal name to an LLC, you should have a conversation regarding what you are trying to achieve.Please be mindful that the costs to transfer from your personal name to an LLC will cost money as you will need to speak with an attorney/title company to draft up the documents.The county will also charge a transfer tax/ stamp tax.There is also the registration cost of the LLC plus the annual/recurring costs of the LLC upkeep.

You've got free food (food stamps), free housing, and free healthcare, all while driving around in a lexus; which I may add is the most hideous $70k car that I have ever seen, yet can't find the time to do whatever it is you have to do to get money for rent...