When I closed at that title company again, they wouldn't complete signing until after confirmation that they received funds from lender, so it appears they changed their process to ensure that didn't happen again. 

People who call in from a mailer want to talk to the person who sent the letters to ensure this isn't a scam.

Ensure you provide value to the relationship; you identified basically that the commission on the sale is low and you are aware of that....so how do you plan to provide value to that agent?

From a reserve standpoint, HML want to lend, but they also want to ensure that they get their money back. 

He handles the paperwork and ensures the lien is recorded with the State.Mahalo,Mark  

What has been done to ensure the former owners or their heirs have been given due process notification that you won their tax deed property?

We also ensure this is gone over verbally during our lease signing to ensure there is no confusion. 

If you truly intend to invest into one of them, ensure that you gather as much information as possible to ensure their success and prepare yourself for any obstacles along the way.

I know I have to do my due diligence and do a preliminary title search to ensure there are no secondary, tax, or any other liens on the property.

Having some room now, ensures we do have that place.Interested to hear your thoughts!