An example would be mixing your personal and LLC money in the same bank account.3.

You are losing money on both properties. 

However, that was a fluke.Warranty companies are in the business of making money.

You’ll need a real estate attorney experienced in creative financing.Land Trusts for Extra Protection – Many investors in Illinois use a land trust to hold title when doing subject-to deals.

Save your money for your first deal.

I wouldn't call any of the fees you listed above as extra. 

For my area it isn't worth going the extra mile or spending extra money for something big and luxurious.

There is usually extra charges on closing to pay for that service… but it is minimal.All the best!

Money was deposited into my account the day after checkout.

But that extra $100k beyond that....depends on what you used those funds for.