But nevertheless, junk fees are annoying.Title companies offer packages with title & escrow combined at very reasonable rates, and they include everything except things like notary and recording ... no junk fees.

This document clouds the tile (after you record it), puts everyone on notice that you have a contract out there and you are ready willing and able to close the deal.

However, he will not provide bank statements to verify.When I asked for schedule E, he did not want to share his tax records.

Need be, draft a consultation agreement for $5, POC you don't have to be on the contract to advise.Sounds to me like a relative might have been left out or possible liens could be pending but not shown of record yet.

If it was me I would keep records of all repairs and upgrades so you can value those at the time of a claim.

Were you able to record anything as it happened?

Also I learned very little about this organization as it seemed to he mostly hype and little substance.

@Roy Schauer is the organizer for one.

@Peter Hanson that's an awesome track record.

But the by laws are typically recorded and part of the title or deed.