PropStream was good with property, title, and tax data.

But the risk to the seller on this deal is immense you have a guy tying up a property who has no ability to close it and then sell it to whoever will give him money and that person could be nefarious get into title rip rents could give 2 craps about the sellers credit etc etc..

I don't have a solution but I think a real estate attorney or a title attorney would be a good person to talk to.

The Bay Area can feel intimidating when you see those price tags, but with your husband’s contracting skills, you’ve got a real advanatage.

As the new owner, you’ll want the lease and your landlord insurance policy to take effect as soon as you take title to the property.Temporary Lease Considerations:While short-term leases can work well, leasing to a seller long-term often leads to complications.

The seller can pay for it at closing (the title agent will cut the check to the trade to ensure there is no resulting lien) and provide proof of the replacement to the insurance provider.  

Yes, people see the low price tag on these self-service options (there are a few more being marketed here, not going to put them on blast) and ignore CPA guidance to go with in person option and it is now coming back to haunt them.

After conducting some title research, I discovered that the property is owned by the local nursing home, which is affiliated with the church I attend.

Adding in the layer of not being on the loan but holding title just sounds like it will eventually lead to problems like OP experienced.

The only difference is the seller remains on title until we have enough equity to refinance or sell.3: Typically we don’t agree to balloons.