I have a house in Greensboro, NC that I'm interested in purchasing.  I've been able to get the majority of the heirs to this property to sign over their interest to the one family member who is taking the lead.  I have 3 family members who are M.I.A.  I've been told my best option is to buy the house. Once I have the deed in my name, file a quiet title action.  I am very confident that the three M.I.A family members will not challenge the quiet title action.  My goal here is to make sure that once the house has been renovated, I'll be able to refinance and pull my cash out. I'm going to need a clear title to do that.