I assume you are in favor of the government using its power to ensure that large companies don't achieve monopolies and then use their status to gouge consumers and keep competitors out of the marketplace...that's straight out of Keynesian economics.

As Bill pointed out, if you're planning to rent it out, as long as everything is working, you probably don't want to replace anything.But, if you're planning on flipping it (reselling it), then you're going to want to ensure that anything you don't do isn't going to negatively impact your ability to resell it.

Maybe the release of an underlying lien I placed on the property with such release held in escrow to be filed on day 91.....just thinking out loud with that.It's my opinion that banks are big boys and that if they want to sell a property they should perform any due diligence on their side to ensure they really want to sell.

The key it to ensure they are treating tenants legally and fairly.Great question!

The issue is that often there is a hitch in deals, so if you want to ensure that your contract will stand up, use more money.....or, an earnest money note!

Need to ensure that the lender doesn't account for payments, send them to a joint account for him to withdraw , this way the checking account will show your payment history.Tax wise, it's better to pay his closing costs than put the same amount down.No prepayment penalty, a seller or non registered lender cannot charge points either, that is prepaid interest. 

In recent months I have come across several blogs, reviews and discussions related specifically to Real Estate Investors who are looking for an “Investor Friendly” Title Company and it made me wonder what exactly it is that you are looking for and what you feel is most important to you when selecting a Title Company to handle your transactions.After many years working with Investors, Home Owners, Lenders and Real Estate Brokers, I find that each have specific needs related to their role in the transaction and that a Title Company must be able to adapt to those needs to ensure client satisfaction.

I would definitely be a bit nervous working with an out of state company myself...super important to do careful research to ensure they are legit and established like you said. 

@Mark Solomon I have purchased many properties at the court house steps, in Missouri (non-judicial), we go through a process before making contact to ensure the property is at least in the ballpark of worth going after (loan vs ARV).  

I am assuming that you are considering OU to ensure your projected growth potential.