I would be more concerned about clean title in this scenario than seeking to utilize a self-directed IRA... and am surprised that this issue was not first addressed by other respondents... for example, a defaulted mortgage based on "assignments" created by MERS "Vice Presidents" litter land records in every courthouse in America. 

Do I give them the title ?

Hello,I've been digging into real estate markets to get started in the rental property game.

Hi just starting out in wholesaling and am looking for title companies that are familiar with assignment of contracts and double closing or any that regularly work with investors.

I'm new to investing and I'm searching for a few investor friendly title companies. 

However, that’s not my game plan anyway.

I’ve thought it thru, I know what I want to do, I know my end game, I know my target for a DP........And here I sit.

It is scheduled to close at the end of month and title company is still getting the condo transfer doc ready.

I determined the value to be $1,506,533:Value = NOI/Cap RateValue = $135,588/0.09Value = 1,506,533I put down 20% ($301,306)I pay 1 point ($15,065)I pay for title insurance and a lawyer ($7,101)Total: $323,472"After your research, you decide to project a 3% annual increase for both the income and expenses."

Your carrying costs include mortgage, property tax, insurance, electricity, water, garbage, HVAC since it's summer and any HOA if applicable.Get a Prelim Title report $50 to $60 in most places.