For me it has not. Are

I want to help her out of the situation, make a little money for myself (profit about $15-20k), but don't want to plunk down the $20k cash at closing (the title company that I use for Sub2 will want me to pay that at closing).If I have her sign and notarize the Sub2 contract, a POA, a Due on Sale Acknowledgement, and a "pocket deed" - am I covered? 

The seller actually notarizes it at the time you close the purchase, then it is held by the title co and recorded at time of payoff.

Most title companies have a lawyer that can draft the paperwork and set everything up.Another option is to look for a generic land contract/contract for deed which would need to be notarized by both parties.You might also want to do a title search at the clerk's office or ask the seller to show a clear title to you.

Does anyone know if a letter of intent has to be notarized by an attorney.

I would always have an attorney take a look and even notarize the documents.Just my 2 cents.

How many loans, if not?Are

Then you wire the money and mail the notarized signatures?

Reconnect with your 'why's' and be honest with yourself about whether you really want this or not. Are

Proposed/Unrecorded deed (Property into a trust that has been signed and notarized, but not yet recorded with the clerk) Lender will then review the documents and confirm if this is approved or not.