I can walk you through several projects currently in progress at different stages and answer questions, etc. 

Are you making any progress?

Your best bet to finding off-market properties is to do what wholesalers do, and annoy the hell out anyone with a decrepit property or needs money now like a FSBO.

What's your risk tolerance, I bet tax lien is having way higher risk than mortgage note.

Some food for thought.Kudos to you again, keep us updated on how you progress.

In this case since your family is the seller and knows there are no title issues, it's a pretty safe bet you wouldn't need that policy.In regards to lein position, you should have a promissory note secured by a deed of trust that gets recorded ahead of any other encumbrances and that's what keeps you in 1st position. 

Broward isn’t just experiencing progress; it is embracing it wholeheartedly.In the midst of all the activity Browards real estate sector stood strong with sellers receiving 96% of the asking price showcasing a dedication to excellence that doesn’t waver.Time like a conductor orchestrating lifes symphony appeared to move in harmony, with Broward.The average time it took to secure contracts saw a 4.8% decrease settling at 40 days..

However, your best bet is to pick a medium-sized population city within those states with a lot of population growth.

If you have a lender that can do 80% LTC regardless of the ARV, this will be the best bet.

I suspect they are flying under the radar of their regulatory agency for now but with the shenanigans you describe, i bet it won't be for long.