I also use these cards for many purchases at various retailers, restaurants, etc.I thought I'd throw this out there and apologize if this has already been discussed!

@Curt DavisI agree with you but there are some in good areas but most buyers like playing games and saying they are a cash buyer, but they are way down on a daisy chain.

On the accounting side - yes- I double close each transaction and for better or worse I am in the chain of title but it makes the process go more smoothly without last minute issues.

Denied service at a restaurant because you're a devout Sikh?

If you get an accepted contract - make sure you do a lien/judgment and title search - this will tell you what you are get and what trouble is in the "chain of title".Here are some ideas - Investigate - try to look at the property - inspect - chat with the sellers - get comps (but don't make an offer) what is their balance - who else do they owe?

I wrote a blog article about this a few years back: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4643/47008-why-the-quitclaim-deed-might-void-your-title-insuranceLong and short of this is that a warranty deed can be the solution to the issue by maintaining the chain of "warranty" liability through yourself to your LLC.You may also be able to rely on the "without consideration" conveyance mentioned above.

I use to own a commercial building with yellow brick and I had an architect design the exterior for a restaurant.

Look on Meetup to find the group Sonoma County Real Estate Investors and come out to meet other like minded people on August 7th at the Palms restaurant

Will keep reading your chain to learn more and am interested in your actual experience. 

restaurant has a room I am sure they would let us use as long as we ordered a few things or had some drinks.