Additionally, most title companies in my areas now use freelance notaries for in-office loan doc signings and charge the customer a "signing" fee in addition to the notary charges.I still do some deeds and docs without title insurance and can then use my notary of choice.

We have lots of spots that are popular with Realtors for coffee or a beer.If they find that you've done a few deals, you might just get a cease and desist letter, if they see you're in the business and doing sizable transactions you might get some bracelets. :)

A foreclosure doesn't "wipe out" IRS liens, if they cut loose of the lien it was by choice and it's common, but not required.

Co-working spaces are the best choice for small business and start-ups.

Its really your choice.

I want to help him realize he has three choices... 1) Take out another loan on the place and make over $60K in repairs to sell with a realtor, whom will take at least $25K in commission.

If I move forward, I don't think I have any choice but to handle the property myself.In regards to maintenance.

Its your choice and no one elses.

I could not find Duplexes in my searches, maybe they are not too popular in this area.

If I didn't know the area, myself, but wanted an accurate market analysis, my first choice (if I knew them and they wanted to help me) would be a seasoned investor actively working in the area.