You definitely want to strike while the iron is hot and get the deal on paper, but you probably also don't want to use some free template you find online that may not be applicable to your state or your situation.You might consider just writing up a simple one page agreement that outlines the key points (purchase price, financing, inspection period and other contract contingencies, closing date, etc. and get it signed (and perhaps notarized for added formality?)

Anyway, you need a standard mtg document, in addition to the Promissory Note, then go to the courthouse and record the mtg document after it is signed and notarized.

Somehow his operating agreement signed by a lawyer is stronger than one signed by myself and notarized, is this true?

Also add another ~$200 printing invoice that was missed by the architect and $15 to get the easement for the new gas meter notarized to the soft costs    

The biggest constraint that I have come across is whether your lender needs the closing docs to be signed in-state or not.If you don’t set up the POA before you head overseas, you can always designate a POA using an overseas US embassy to notarize the POA docs.

I'd love a recommendation for a hard money lender that will allow me to close on investment properties with online notarizations.

Once i open title i also have a notarized Memorandum of Agreement with my friend to put a lien on the home for the amount dictated in the assignment contract.

Should I ask to have my inherited tenants get their estoppel agreements notarized?

My understanding is a contract , title search , warranty deed ,signed and notarized ,then record the deed? 

In counties I've been to, they require the original notarized doc, ~$30 for 2 pages, and it's recorded immediately if you go in-person.