There were so many people there from all corners of real estate and boy did they have some great information to deliver.

They will promise you everything and deliver very little.

New construction is happening all over the suburbs and the builders can't deliver houses fast enough.

You should absolutely, positively have a reputable title/escrow firm (preferably local, but not necessarily), do a title search, however, you can do that after you have submitted your offer, and the seller has accepted, as in the contract, it will stipulate that your purchase will be contingent on the seller delivering clean title.  

Question - I was thinking that since it's a month-to-month lease (and the state of CA requires I give 60 day notice to terminate a lease that's been in place over a year), I might just try and work something out with a 60 day notice -- and that if he leaves and the unit is in good shape when he delivers it back, he gets his deposit - plus an additional $300 or something like that.  

If a property management company can take care of the entire process and deliver the return you're looking for, you'll do well to work with them.

With my experiences and eye for a good deal, I am confident that I will deliver solid returns. 

We're looking at a duplex and it will not be delivered vacant.  

@Michaela G. it is not on wheels - but i am able to deliver it to whoever wants it, i have a guy with the equipment necessary.

So do you think it's always good to have buyers on hand because I have been hearing it's better to get the sellers on hand first than get buyers but to me it seems like it would be logical to have buyers on hand because what if you have a deal & a seller but can't find a buyer & also risking a lawsuit because you told the seller you can find a buyer but can't deliver?