I feel supported by the fellow RaiseMasters and have had a very positive experience thus far.

google "all inclusive Deed of Trust" fantastic CA document we used all the way back in the early 80s If I'm not mistaken though a wrap would require the 2nd buyer to also agree to financing terms; which would be the same as me (the 1st buyer). 

The counties themselves take 2-4 weeks to record a document online.

My uncle has done 84 percent for the last 14 consecutive years (these numbers can be proven  and have been well documented) .

As someone who’s spent a couple of decades in real estate investing, here are a few things I’d keep in mind:HOA Restrictions: You’re absolutely right to check the HOA documents.

Any good HML will be happy to share the contact info of borrowers so you can see how easy the process was and how well they treated the investor.Can you share a recent closing document or HUD?

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Determine if the area can support new construction.

Some markets can support that expense and others can't. 

Quote from @Jim Bryant: As I stated before, the best thing to do in these court cases is to state your case quickly with documented evidence.