The refinancing was done at a title company where I got a Lender's Policy of Title Insurance. 

If inderested I can give you the name of the title company I used in Monroe. 

Home price increases are sharpest in these markets, while dwindling housing inventory in the lower price classes could be discouraging people from buying.”Here are the basic stats on single-family home sales for February 2018 for the City of Austin and the greater Austin area:About the local economy, Mark Sprague, state director of information capital for Independence Title, said, "While wages and jobs in the Austin area haven’t increased, the local economy remains strong and continues to attract new residents and potential homebuyers.

I am sure everyone on BP is a saint but someone may steal the deals from right under your nose.I also think you are underestimating the closing costs.Actually one of the benefits to the area is very reasonable lawyer/title/close fees if you have the right attorneys.Cash close on that property I could stay under $1k.

There not involved an any way title, operating agreement, nor partner.

I am in Pittsburgh so I dont know if the process is different in your area but sometimes you cant sell the property with good title for up to 1 year so your holding costs can be excessive.

Basically, the title is it.

We've been using Cozy for about four years and it's been a game changer for us.

You could go on title with the owner as Tenants in Common on the deed, or secure an option on the property for a percentage of the eventual sale, or use a Joint Venture contract.

Does anyone have any suggestions for investor friendly agents, lawyers, and title companies??