They hire us and we may charge $150, plus fees so if the recording and permit fee is an additional $150, they spent $300 but netted $200, now depending on job value which is what decides the permit fee.

I just looked up the covenants on the online city records, hoping to see an amended recording, and the original 1997 ones appear to be the only ones there, so this helps me understand the issue more fully, if they take precendent over Rules & Regs. 

You would need to show a track record and have other assets as backing to have any chance at all.

They do not have someone monitoring county records at all the counties in the country to see who is changing the title. 

This makes for clear records, easy tax filing, and a better look at profits.

Correct, which means that "not on your personal record" is not actually factual.

I check county records, tax records, current appraisal from the local municipality, and check for comps in the local are with respect to the properties condition. 

It almost never happens, but it is worth asking.Beyond that, all you need to do is record a new deed.

They have a track record of success.

Thursday I completed a large rehab in mission beach on a small unit that was supposedly built in 1901 but I question if that is accurate (I have some belief it tax built in the 1920s, but records show 1901).