Since you live in the area you know the neighborhood better than anybody.

Hi Shi,I'll connect with you and send you a couple of names!

It's better than what you'll get from most attorneys and what you'll find on the internet.

If you are able to cashout 70-80% after the year, you likely aren't getting more than 20-40K based on the low purchase price/value of the home.

I am looking to work with a title company and escrow officer for my next couple of deals. 

But this is why you hire someone that is experienced rather than a friend.

They recognize that some opportunities are better than others and price is not always the best differentiator and they learned that from their experiences operating over the last few years.  

Some lenders have a longer season period than others.

@Randy VincentRandom squatters are much more rare than local transients or neighbors.

I hired a local handyman by father knew to 'save on repair costs' as opposed to going with one of my usual GC's.