But the short answer for you is that: (1) yes, it probably makes for you as an investor to learn a bit about how to do a cursory title search; and (2) you do eventually need to hire a "settlement agent" or a "closing agent" to do the search and issue you a policy. 

Case's have value  there is a value if it goes to trial and there is settlement value.

I’m looking for some instructions on whole selling information, I’m a novice and I’m attempting to find out how to do the contracting for the house; such as assignment contract and my contract.The bidding of the property, the settlement company, the earnest money deposit; if anyone can help me with this information I would be very appreciative.

If he purchased the home for $25K and is receiving an insurance settlement for $60K, he is making a profit. 

Property has settlement issue with carport and master bedroom, waiting on estimate, we suspect under $25K.

And contact a public adjuster if the settlement your insurer offers seems low.After the fact, there are a couple of ways to mitigate the inevitable premium hike.  

Just an update though - during home inspection we found settlement cracks located above garage door, several cupped shingles on the roof and some soil eroding near side grading.

They will generally have capital and might take a chance on you.Conventional lenders will probably avoid you like the plague for awhile so I wouldn't count on that avenue.Also understand with a divorce decree joint credit cards can predate the settlement.

@Brittney Williams welcome to BP.If someone is behind on the taxes they just get paid at settlement.

Maybe PT’s employer was an abusive dirtbag, and PT received a lump sum settlement from said hypothetical employer.