I negotiate and work to clear titles like I was born for it..With that said, I’m glad to “virtually” meet you all.

Depending on the situation, it may make sense to just go straight towards a quiet-title action instead of opening an estate for the mother.

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4) What is some advice for someone starting out that has not yet had any experience with buying a house, working with realtors, title companies, attorneys, mortgages, or even real estate contracts of any kind?

Title company should take care of it.

Hello investors,I'm getting started in wholesaling and I need to find a good title company that can handle contracts of assignment and double closes, I'm located in Los Angeles.Any recommendations? 

To find cash buyers:Ask title company for a list of properties sold without a mortgage lien and contact to find if they are investorsAttend investor group meetings in my areaContact "for rent" ads on craigslistAsk everyone if they know someone investing in real estateTo find motivated sellers:Search county and city code violations and condemned properties.

Check the title and do your research!!

January's goal is to nail down a good title company, have a lawyer to go over the buyer/seller contract that I found on BP for correctness, and nail down at least 10 leads to action.

I was able to structure different deals using notes and the title company to complete the paperwork.