A title or escrow company cannot likely help you since there is no actual transaction happening and we (escrow and title) are only permitted to perform the act of deed prep for transactions, otherwise, it is considered practicing law.Here are a few options to help with the doc prep and recording:https://recordmydocs.com/https://directlegal.com/e-record/http://docstarservices.com/

These are things you can see on the front end before you even see the property in person.Red flags that you could discover later once involved in a transaction include difficult tenants and major issues with the property.I wish I had known to start sooner!

You also will want to find an area that is very transactional.

Any thoughts on a transaction like that?

One major hurdle is the costs associated with transactions, 2 closing = twice the transaction cost.

For the most current ownership info and sales history in Cumberland County, try the Recorder of Deeds Office—this is where you’ll find detailed property transaction records, accessible online through a service called Landex on their website.

Although I can confirm, that whenever I work Manhattan transactions - it's through Street Easy (aka Zillow). 

NOT a big bank they will say no.. my community bank has done these for me for years and the  rates are ( for me at least) basically maybe 1 point over what they do for MF or other commercial loans.. its a relationship transaction I have found. 

But I'm hopeful that it's one leg of the stool for me that kicks in some business, and while it's not great math, I'm glad that I have already had the cost covered by transactions from leads.

If talking to more builders does not work out to join you on transaction #1+ and you have enough capital and heavy rehab experience along with a GC / builder doing the project many lenders out there will offer you a lower leverage loan for your first project on your own.  60% finished value and 75% LTC is probably achievable without a builder in your company for the loan.