If you're more comfortable saying you're owner, just say it.

What would you do if you were in my shoes?

If so, you should accept and be comfortable that you are paying in large part because of your fear.2.    

The agent will prepare a commitment with requirements for closing including a deed from the party the insurer believes is authorized to sign the deed and any supporting docs they need to be comfortable in issuing a title policy to you w/o an exception for your concerns.

I'd be surprised if there is a sustainable builder in Texas that I have not at least talked to, if I don't actually know them.I am trying to develop projects that allow these folks to showcase their work so people may discover that they can live in healthy, efficient, comfortable, forever homes that don't burn,  and are insect proof and mold free. 

He took me under his wing until I had enough experience and was comfortable enough to open my own Brokerage.  

If you are not 100% comfortable/confident then do not move forward without one. 

It is all about your comfort level, but for me and many others on here they will note your better off investing that money in a deal and learning that way then spending large sums of money on gurus.

Be careful to not spend a lot of money for nothing.Because I hate to be a party pooper and I understand you want to invest where you live (and you can't do anything about what the country is or does), this is what I'd do if I was in your shoes and wanted to use OPM to invest there:1.

In your shoes, it might be simpler to stay focused on grad school and use your cash to lend to other investors or take an LP role.