The insurance companies already have the records in the CLUE system Carlos mentions.

They can't turn utilities on because they have not recorded the deed (they don't legally own the property.)Bienes, do you have have insight into the recent legal history of the property?

This does not require a closing at your transaction, contract assignments are not real estate transfers, but can be filed for record if needed. :)

Look for abandoned or vacant homes and locate the owners via Recorder of Deeds office.4.

Actually, Jackie Lange from Cash Flow Depot organized it, but Lonnie was incredible.

Mark Kohler put on the subject call today and it is recorded here:Using Other People's Money And Not Going To JailFor anyone raising money this is worth the time you spend listening to it.

When a property has been vacant for some time (the utility company knows this from their records), the utility company can consider it a safety hazard to turn on the utility service without some inspection and repairs being performed first.And repairs are probably something you wouldn't want to do.Also to add to his item #2, some utility companies either want to see proof of ownership of some sort, or a lease signed by a tenant and the known owner, to turn on utilities.

The title company is going to record the deed of trust, but are saying that their underwriter is requiring a "mortgage policy".

Last year was the worst for new-home sales on records that go back nearly 50 years.This great news for investors with patience.

If you loan to those with an ongoing proven track record in the rehab business, and they represent that the home is a flip, non-owner occupied, etc., it would be extremely difficult for them to claim you took advantage of them as innocent homeowners – entity or not.