In a contract for deed, the lender still holds title to the property and title is transferred when the loan is paid off.Think of financing a car, its the same thing, when you buy a car and finance it,  title is held in the car companies name until its paid off then you get title.

Now, acquiring these agreements involves strategies like direct negotiation with motivated sellers, utilizing wholesaling companies, networking with real estate professionals, and employing creative marketing.

You can easily learn to test after initial testing, hatch & other companies make very accurate kits, that once you've been trained are great. 

Any recommendations for an insurance company specialize in rental portfolio?

Would appreciate any leads help.ThanksI know a few good ones at this company called Reafco.:) 

Hi @Michael K Gallagher KW is great company for ABC type education. 

Never send money directly to your partner, make sure it goes to the title company, or Joint-Venture checking account where you both have visibility of where the money is going, and what it's spent on. 

I can’t remember his name or the company though.