Then have them run a preliminary title report.

Where can I get preliminary information to start researching these or other markets?

Quoted rates are great and a preliminary CMA from my loan broker and RE agent show a potential valuation between $350K and $400K.

yes that is accurate for an eviction although the preliminary paperwork takes 5 to 10 days on top of that.  

I am beginning some preliminary research on expanding my portfolio into the St.

Hello Everyone, Can any of you tell me where I can get a copy of a Chain of Title without the house being in escrow, getting a preliminary title report done, etc.? 

They provide the service pretty much as what you described: find list of properties to be foreclosed, drive the properties and take photos, run preliminary title search to identify other liens, crunch numbers and go over the properties with investors prior to auction.They don't charge anything upfront until you win the bid on the auction.

(CAVEAT: personal opinion, no legal standing)In Calif, I used a PCOR(preliminary change of recording) andshow sale price 0taxes 0purpose:  Change of VestingThe QC was then declared Grantor, Mr & Ms xyz, Grantee, "ABC, LLC"Also worked for vesting into Living Trust.

So I would like to avoid paying taxes on it.I intent on meeting with an accountant soon but just doing some preliminary research right now.Thoughts?

My exit strategy would be to bring the value up and then sell (assuming the comps are predicting greater value then my costs)  Preliminary research indicates that the cost per square foot may be significantly higher then i would be paying, when all in..Thanks!