@Brit F.This was the best and most comprehensive response on this topic i ever read.

@Russell Brazil I have the reading comprehension of a gnat but one of the most fascinating aspects in all of this for me is asset protection and the proverbial "S" throwing contests that I've witnessed when it comes to the law.

I will be composing a comprehensive FAQ using this information that I will be sharing with the community.

The most plausible is that buyer/OP is not with full comprehension of the contract entered, all the fine print probably somewhere around page 14 mid page where it reads "buyer owes seller his enduring human soul" or something to that affect, lol.

the thing is not about title insurance, the thing is getting the title company, I am using the seller's, just to not make a fuss and also because they are genuinely reputable and good folks and I have an open line of communication with them, the thing is to have title insurance cover the liens exceptions list mentioned on auction.com, does a FULL search cover these liens exceptions, and can you even have a report comprehensive enough to cover all liens exceptions?

I use two companies in the southeast that do comprehensive feasibility studies for developers once they've identified a parcel of land. 

With comprehensive applications -- including pulled reports from TransUnion and nationwide criminal background checks + credit checks + eviction history -- the right platform should make it as seamless as possible for you if you're managing on your own. 

@Ellen Griffith there is a podcast &  blog called "Afford Anything" and she has a STR and did a really comprehensive list on the blog of all the things you need to stock.

It's just very comprehensive so tough for the new to grasp all aspects. 

It's one of the better comprehensive summaries I've found, and contains a lot of good examples.