Or can I have my friend have the mortgage in his name and we're both on the title? 

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From the way you phrased your question above, @Anurag Bhalla , I'll guess you were asking the wrong question since this is what all escrow and title companies do.You don't add your name to a second lien on a property.

@Eddy Khaled Contact a title company in your area they'll have a sales rep you can speak with or look one up online they usually will have their contact info and email listed.

Seattle had the title for the past two years until now.https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/...Let's hear from those in Las Vegas or those that invested in Las Vegas.Terry

The fee was paid through title.

My seller is asking $9k title is free and clear taxes are paid up.

Why would a seller request to use their title company?

I can't speak for your title company and escrow officer, but usually no you can't do this.

I learned to get a title search done when wholesaling.