They mostly have small amounts to invest, starting at about 10 - 30k.After speaking with a mentor and someone I highly respect, I will at some point be using collateral assignments to basically borrow money from these individuals.

Do I need a license in the state of california to obtain and xfer a RE assignment contract for profit?

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Does anyone recommend a investor friendly title company/escrow officer here in northern utah especially one that knows how to do the assignments and double escrows?

I need a title company that's comfortable doing assignments and double closings.

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If so it is a binding contract that you have the legal right to assign.