The state will typically issue you a new deed upon purchase.Finding the house of the little old lady who passed, who has distant relatives who don't want to deal with it is a goal we are all looking for but marketing for these are tough. 

That is an unachievable goal.  

What are your goals? 

I have goals to buy atleast two more properties in the next 12 months.

My goal is to buy it with conventional financing, repair it to be rent ready, and hire a property manager to rent it out.If you could recommend an investor friendly real estate agent, I would highly appreciate it!

I too am working towards that goal partially utilizing real estate investing. 

Our goal is to be able to buy at least two properties the first year and double the figure every year.

My goal in the next year is to move from single families to the multi-family space, and then quickly to the commercial apartment space.If you're willing to chat, meetup for a drink, or let me know about other meetups in the area (San Francisco/East Bay), then hopefully we can meet and exchange information, build partnerships/friendships, and build towards our financial freedom.Cheers.

I certainly approve of your "feel comfortable" goal, and as you keep learning, maybe the definition of what will make you comfortable will change. 

What is the ultimate goal in purchasing the property?