If/When that happens, I'll make an offer to him for his property (including the land next door to the house), pay his back fees, and take over the title under his current mortgage, subject-to.

The thing is seller does not want to go through title company to avoid paying capital gains and wants to get paid upon the deed transfer.

An escrow account titled in the tenants name and you have to provide the account number and bank info to them.  

I've been stuck with title search fees a few times this summer, so I am refining how I screen deals before sending them to the title company.For example, my last seller bought his property without a title examination.  

Someone who does 20+ deals per year will have found the title company that has the following qualities:responsive to emails/phone callsclerks and assistants are knowledgeable and experiencedreputation for integritylow error ratelow feessettlement agents will travel to you for closings (important for your clients & sellers)

If I get him to finance part of it, would he hold on to the title until I finish paying off the mortgage with him or would I receive the title upon completig the deal.Thanks again.

If you are referring to escrow in terms of buying a property, and you want to know what the title company is going to charge then you need to get the netsheet from them.

It's easy up here just go down to property apraiser and fill out a form, they don't require a survey or any title work, assuming similar in gainsville.  

You have some good advice so far, go with it and try to contact the owners.Your title mentions subject to.  

Only considered a repair if the new flooring is installed on top of the badly stained carpet as stated in your title!