New CFPB/TRID regulations are not making this any easier, either.in March 2016 alone, 23 DBO regulated companies got violations. 4 of them were escrow companies and 3 of them were revoked licenses. http://www.dbo.ca.gov/ENF/Chron/2016/March2016.pdf  Escrow pricing is also based on the sales price, you pay more for the higher priced houses, just like with lenders, agents and title insurance.

I am just starting out and have yet to purchase any property, but I'm wondering how proactive I should be with my real estate attorney and title company.

If I bid and win one of these auctions of the Bank's first loan, what happens to the other Certificate of Title that the other party is holding from the prior HOA Forecloseure?

I have found a property that the owner:  1) has clear title; 2) property taxes are current; 3) the HOA has assessed a Notice of Trustee Sale; 4) Since the filing of the HOA NOD, I have also calculated the HOA dues and assessments that will have to be added to the potential investment. 6) Reviewed California Law on waiting periods for a) owner's termination rights, (NOTS 90 day redemption period - starts from date of sale). b) renters with and without lease contracts or if the homeowners is the occupant .My Questions: Please respond with answers applicable for California Law 1) If there isn't a 1st Lien in place or recorded, then I can assume most likely one doesn't exist?  

Are any of the properties individually titled or is there one title covering all 4 buildings?  

But for $150 bucks I'm sure you can find a title company to draft one for you.  

The best way to get started would be to listen or watch all the podcast that have wholesale in their title.

In my state an attorney usually does the closing, however they hire title companies to research title. 

@Ariel Goldenberg  you should have gotten a prelim title back within 48 hours of accepted contract so you knew at that point that the deal had hair on it..

Anyone know of a great title search product that lets you pay a monthly or annual fee, instead of per report of view?