I have come up w/ some possible options:1) Option the property from the bank (probably very difficult to do) but if I can get an Option how can I secure myself from the Investment Group or the Bank going around me?

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The Quiet Title process is not complicated.NACo collects information on counties, such as county officials, courthouse addresses, county seats, cities in a county.

I have a friend who is in real estate and I've seen that he is financially secure compared to me.

., and 2) the new buyer may have trouble getting a loan because now you have a title seasoning problem (most banks only wish to give loans secured by properties that have been held by the seller for 12 months or longer).

First lien notes secured by real property are usually preferred by most investors.

You may also find out what I already know….. . by securing the financing first…..THIS OPENS UP NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES!

What, Jeff are any and ALL of these methods secured by & collateralized with?

I have serviced and been a party to over a thousand installment contracts, developed a program to guarantee these deals and have acted as a registered credit's representative in bankruptcy court to secure the interest conveyed under these agreements.