I have expertise in resolving just about any legal/title issue so that you will get paid your full commission. 

What should I be doing during this time besides title insurance?

Even if you get the property 100% owner financed, you'll still have to pay for the deed transfer, title search, recording fees, transfer tax, etc.  

So it was basically a title transfer, and there had to be some sort of monetary value.

There are also area of the country that title transfer can be challenging.

It's probably also worth putting a disclaimer in there you are not a licensed agent and are acting as a principle only.From an Arkansas Real Estate Commission perspective ensure when you advertise "the property" fully disclose that you are actually advertising your equitable interest in the title to the property.

I would think there would be a certified letter to prior owner, but rely upon your lawyer.While you're there, ask/get the title registered.

As a wholesaler you should know what to do and how fast you need to do it.Here are some suggestions:Write an offer for what she wants.Take title subject to the mortgage, keep the property, pay the mortgage and profit from the rent and appreciation -- orControl the property with a "skinny contract of sale" with a delayed settlement date, have a public auction.If you control the property for $65,000 and sell it at $80,000 you are doing well (need a partner).I'd say stop asking question and go close that deal.May I ask you some questions?

When you and the buyer have an agreement, take the signed offer and their check for the EMD to your title company of choice and open escrow.

I'm looking for a title company that will do double closings around my area.