Essentially, the Grantor (giving party) agrees to defend all claims that arise which attempt to challenge the Grantee (receiving party) ownership from deed event back in time.  

after 15yrs...and HUNDREDS of LO's...here are the numbers75%....reluctant sellers.....bought 2nd home.....don't want to rent...25% investors......don't want hassle...want US...to Sell contract...Look for GREAT homes in EXCELLENT school districts...where Families want to LIVE....Matt

I find it atrocious and unethical that Realtors essentially force buyer and sellers to use a contract 1/4 of agents don't even understand.

Essentially I would be wanting them to be an employee of my own - but I feel that could be touching on a slippery slope by hiring them as an actual employee - does anyone have any experience hiring subs as employees to work solely on your properties?

If you'll be renting to families, finding areas with good school districts is a plus.

The LLC would essentially be treated like one started in CA, except there is even more paperwork because it's a foreign entity.

As part of your "return", take what you would normally be paying for rent and subtract your new $200 mortgage payment from that, that is essentially your return.

Yes, you'll be essentially the GC.

I will reiterate What Brad said, Zillow is a horrible place to get your comps and even the appraisal districts website is usually not accurate.

You can essentially so whatever you want as long as it does not contradict terms of the existing contract ..