I have a few questions as I am new to the game but I have a basic understanding through this great site and finishing the Ultimate Beginners Guide to Real Estate Investing and I wanted some feedback on my strategy if that is ok.

Our title company does not close any of our deals until they receive the "special assessment" reports which will outline any fees charged by DNS(dept. of neighborhood services) for code violation non-compliance, special work done around the property etc....

I found Bigger Pockets and knew I had to up my game. 

To make a long story short,  the managers told me a couple weeks later that he had to see my Title.

Do anyone know about some good title companies out here in Virginia.

Also when purchasing from auctions if you do a title search and it comes back clean is it still recommend to purchase title insurance?

Definitely want to play the long game, I just really like the idea of getting started using this method as I don’t have a large amount of cash on hand 

They also require an appraisal(that gets paid to a third party).Other closing costs such as title search fees, recording fees, real estate taxes are costs that you would pay regardless if you acquired the home through a mortgage or HELOC.What consists of the $3500 fee?

. Ownership of a manufactured home and the land on which it is situated that is titled as real propertyType of Property Ownership NOT to include in Financed Property Count: Ownership of commercial real estate. Ownership of a multifamily property consisting of more than four dwelling units. Joint or total ownership of a property that is held in the name of a corporation or S-corporation, even if the borrower is the owner of the corporation and the financing is in the name of the corporation or S-corporation. Ownership in a timeshare. Ownership of a vacant (residential) lot. Ownership of a property that is held in the name of an LLC or partnership where the borrower(s) have an individual or combined ownership in the LLC or partnership of less than 25% and the financing is in the name of the LLC or partnership. Ownership of a manufactured home on a leasehold estate not titled as real property (chattel lien on the home).

These proceeds are held in escrow and the title company will issue checks to the contractors to make repairs.