I also use American FactFinder. 

Usually that attorney would be an agent for a title insurance company (like First American).

I've talked to some companies such as Lending One and Lima One about refinancing a BRRRR, but am wondering if these are still the best to go through if we're buying properties off the MLS and putting money down in a more standard fashion.

Done a title search, no clue where to go from there as i cant get ahold of anyone from the real owner, a financial serv, or their parent company.I would approach it in a normal fashion. 

American Title Service Agency on Stapley Dr in Mesa, very familiar with double closings

Hopefully he will come across this post and take his next step toward the American dream.

The South American/Venezuela money looking for a safe place to be parked is what saved it last time...all the money is out of Venezuela now that could get out....no more lifelines.

Try RBC or BMO - they have north american networks. 

Bring a non American resident. ?

That was the most expensive toilet I ever owned.I am now fighting the American Standard phantom flush gremlins in a 6 month old fixture.