If you advance money to him, make sure you are on the title as a deed holder. 

That is absolutley wrong info, and if you intend to finance your properties, lenders won't allow title to be in the name of an entity.

The title says it all!

I'm about to start getting property owner lists from a local title agent and would like to be able to start off on the right foot with managing the data and lead generation. 

Check title history online. 

@Robert Van HornFor assignment of contract; the investor friendly title companies can do the transaction; without a need for funding source. 

So like the title implies- I've been listening to Bigger Pockets for the last year and a half straight since an investor i met that has a $2 million portfolio recommended them to me.

Hello Guys,We have the opportunity to help a person we know redeem its parents house that they lost at tax sale to an investor 8 months ago.Attorneys seem to say there is a way to file a petition at the courthouse, pay the delinquent taxes and get the title back.

Last but not the least, A VERY good property manager who can educate you on a market, help you form a strategy, fit right into your due diligence process, and execute on a clear takeover game plan as soon as you hold title! 

I have a quiet title and no liens on the property.