It ended up okay, but it sure taught her to slow down and get comfortable digging deep into the due diligence.Here in San Diego, I’ve seen the seasoned investors always double-check with a well-regarded local title attorney..I’ve heard there are a few firms around downtown that specialize in smoothing out odball title issues..or a trusted property manager who knows what unique fees to expect.

But you'll also have a bank attorney fee, your attorney's fee, a commitment fee (sometimes equivalent to anywhere between .25% to 1%, appraisal fee, environmental fee. 

It’s crucial to consult your lender, document everything, and seek advice from a real estate attorney or CPA to align with your long-term goals.Good luck!

Moreover, they'll push to close with their preferred closing attorney, which shouldn't necessarily be a deal killer.

I haven’t been on the seller side of this but have been on the buyer side a couple of times.And definitely have your attorney draft up the agreement so that you will be protected.

Are loan docs attorney prepared or prepared in house...big difference on costs there.

Bob gets an attorney, sues the bank.

It won't matter if they hire an attorney to fight it, because the databases that report evictions only care about whether or not an eviction was filed. 

Talk to your attorney and/or CPA. 

If the seller misrepresented tenant conditions, consult a real estate attorney about potential legal action.