worst that can happen is you get burned for 30 days..  

I carry a Benchmade a/o knife that I honestly use as a tool but could be a "worst case" scenario life saver.

The worst they could say is no.

Also, the transaction history in PropertyRadar only includes voluntary liens and transfers - it does not include involuntary liens (mechanics liens, tax liens, judgements), so you will still need to research those regardless.As @David Mitchell said, the best answer is to educate yourself on the title search process, and then you can easily verify the loan positions in PropertyRadar and check for involuntary liens using your local county recorder (often online).Note that even if you pay the title company $150-250 for a title search, those searches do not come with a guarantees and the title companies themselves do make mistakes - thus the reason for title insurance.

Plus, it might take a few tries until you start getting the good deals, but mistakes can be very costly.

My objective is to create a solid business moving Charlotte’s worst properties from the hands of owners who don’t have the ability or desire to renovate and maintain them into the hands of skilled investors and landlords who will create attractive, affordable housing for area residents.

Hello Everyone,I'm looking for some guidance from any seasoned investors, attorneys, lawyers, wholesalers, flippers, buy & hold, or any active forum members.I am trying to find my first investment deal and what to make sure I'm going about things the best way possible and avoid any rookie mistakes.

You should also address any worst case scenarios (e.g. major capx event).  

I would look at how much you would owe after the 10 years, and make sure the worst case scenario is still doable.  

We wanted to minimize the mistakes so we thought this would be a good strategy.