He said there is another, cheaper option where I basically fill in a survey.

You basically have 2 options. 1. postpone the foreclosure sale2.

So basically, for auction/cash investment properties purchases,  the title search is included in due diligence,  title insurance is for future title problems. 

Step 1 is getting your expenses to bare bones, next to nothing cost of living beyond the basics.

It's a big project (we went the custom route) but I'll operate it as a STR and expect it will gross $4,500/mo or more.While appraisals may not have caught up yet, I think you'll see strong sales prices for properties with ADU's.

We managed this project remotely, investing $125,000 in the property.

Basically what do i need to know about choosing one.

You bring your total down payment to the table for the property closing and they escrow the rehab budget to pay out in a series of draws as you complete the project.

That person's credit is irrelevant, because the couple has met the income requirements and is basically acting as a co-signer for the other occupant. 

So let’s start with the basics.