The added benefit of this process is that you can also have your attorney sign the public records as "Nominee Trustee" before assigning yourself as the "Trustee" once the trust has been established.

Since you are affecting the mortgage by changing the loan amount, the modification would also be recorded.

Find a partner with experience or do some deals on your own to build up a track record.

I would use public records to find owners of other commercial properties in the area, and present them the opportunity.

Though, if they got a mortgage, wouldn't the lender be required to pay off my lien before the DOT is recorded? 

@Ibn Abney, Thank you, your input is very much appreciated, it seems that this one is a bit of a less traveled road at the moment, judging from the lack of information available... 

If the home is free of bed bugs when the tenant moves in then any infestation would be their responsibility because bed bugs travel in on the backs of people.

@Russell Brazil, she's the owner of the firm and is broker of record. 

We have an entire file of repair receipts, records, photographs of all the repairs that have been completed at the property. 

As far as title/escrow related fees and recording fees, most title companies have a fee calculator.