This includes but is not limited to marriage licenses, divorce settlements, child support, liens, bankruptcies, or judgments.

Sit down with the contractor and figure out a fair settlement for what he owes you for non-completion of the job.

If it's more of a settlement - they let this property go for less than is owed- then obviously there is a deal to be had. 

usually a title company will handle that for you during the settlement.

I received a settlement check and want to spend about 400k to invest in real estate in order to become financially free.

., they force coverage on you instead of tailoring the coverages around your unique situation)Only represent one insurance company (no single insurance company can offer the right policy, at the right price for all situations)Their process for getting a quote is difficult and cumbersomeTheir underwriters/inspectors seem to always find a problem with a propertyIf you spot these warning signs, you should search for an insurance agent with these attributes: Have a depth of knowledge gained through years of experience working with real estate investors like yourselfHave a unique consultation process specifically crafted for working with REIsHave access to a minimum of 50 insurance companiesWork with a large independent insurance agency or group (the larger the agency, the more leverage they have with insurance premiums and claim settlements).

✓Requirements for a Delayed Financing ExceptionThe original purchase transaction was an arms-length transaction.For this refinance transaction, the borrower(s) must meet Fannie Mae’s borrower eligibility requirements as described in B2-2-01, General Borrower Eligibility RequirementsThe borrower(s) may have initially purchased the property as one of the following:a natural person;an eligible inter vivos revocable trust, when the borrower is both the individual establishing the trust and the beneficiary of the trust;an eligible land trust when the borrower is the beneficiary of the land trust; oran LLC or partnership in which the borrower(s) have an individual or joint ownership of 100%.The original purchase transaction is documented by a settlement statement, which confirms that no mortgage financing was used to obtain the subject property.

Diversified Settlement Services is a good title company if you’re looking for one. 

Recording a property assessed at $100,000 will cost about $132, while assessing a quit claim redemption deed sold back to the redemptioner will only cost $20.Also, if you do not present a "negotiated settlement" the county system may not let buyer assess it back. 

What is the settlement process like for Bert Harris Act claims?