If financing was involved, a mtg would be recorded shortly after the deed, usually recorded back to back, on the property, under the buyer’s name.

I'm hesitant to talk with a local realtor, because I don't want them contacting the owner and trying to get involved in this off-market deal. 

Items we need them to inspect and provide quotes on include roofs, HVAC, pool area, landscaping, irrigation, look at building structure, look at the foundation, etc.Thanks in advance.

I need guidance with regards to the process involved after the necessary due diligence on the land is done and agreed on a price with the seller. 

It still needs an exterior paint job, updated master bathroom, possibly a roof, at least one AC unit replaced, landscaping, and potentially all new windows within a couple years.

I am listening and reading everyday but want to get involved what is a good step besides looking on MLS and working with a Realtor to look at properties?

Smartest move was hiring a local attorney who knew all the folks at the title company, as well as others involved. 

I'd love to talk to you about your approach - my family has been doing this stuff for years and I'm starting to get involved, but there are some questions I have that I feel like would be good to hear from someone else about so I get outside my bubble.Examples of what we do:* a few billboards* a fair number of STNL restaurants* a few shopping plazas (aka strip malls with 3-4 tenants)If you have experience with this type of stuff I would love to talk more!

I'd love to talk to you about your approach - my family has been doing this stuff for years and I'm starting to get involved, but there are some questions I have that I feel like would be good to hear from someone else about so I get outside my bubble.Examples of what we do:* a few billboards* a fair number of STNL restaurants* a few shopping plazas (aka strip malls with 3-4 tenants)If you have experience with this type of stuff I would love to talk more!

I got interested in getting involved in Real Estate a few months ago, when I started doing some research on how powerful of a tool it can be to eventually achieve financial freedom.