The costs you reference ($5,000) are part of your discount purchase price from the note seller.

I really encourage you to have faith in your abilities and if you find areas you'd like to improve in then pursue guidance but I'm excited for your first deal, don't let yourself keep you from making the future you want!

And since the loans are 30 year loans, the payments are lower which help you qualify for future loans. 

Biggest challenge was I tried to do too much myself, failed a lot, but in the end learned a ton to be better for future projects and still made money.

The title company that informed you about needing one can probably refer you to one.

I am looking to pick up a buy and hold single family or duplex property in the near future. 

I’m really looking at this as a way to eventually bridge my career out of health care and into real estate investment and to begin to build a future for myself and my family as I just don’t see it happening punching a clock day in and day out.

@Sean VitaleWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

-Try asking for references at mobile home parks in your market- People that live in the park and are working on their home-Mobile home supply storesHope this helps you out!

I've referred her to several other people and she made more commission.