They interface and work directly with the regular closing entity whether title company or attorney as you choose.California (and more states every day) does have a provision commonly called a "claw back" that involves some additional documentation with your Acct.  

I don't have access to private money.Gentlemen, I re-read my post and I think I see the errors of my ways.

common scheme in many markets however hooking up like this with someone you don't know is risky.for both parties.  

Is this practice more common, even for investors, in the Atlanta area?

I don't think this is any different from ones used for Multi FamilyAppfolio and Buildium are very common for property management that has built in accounting system

If so, you'd only be response for the common/house charges which typically aren't that much.

But she isn't selling it, the bank is.Listing agent "shops for clear title," basically opening pre-escrow with title company after title company until one didn't catch the bank's possible error and that ownership is unclear.Listing agent puts in the contract that title must be ABC Title, non-negotiable.

I would say you are on the right track looking for cashflow in those neighborhoods, but beware that section 8 is fairly common there.

D, Rule 506(b) or (c) offerings will be common and some may be able to to navigate Title III if they're willing to deal with a portal intermediary for a small raise.  

These are some really good common sense tips.