So what I am looking to do is subject to his loan and essentially step into his shoes on the loan by using a subject to contract in which I would record with the state and show that I am taking over loan.

Recorded liens don't include attorney fees/court costseither.

$300 for the attorney and $12 to record the deed.By the way, I closed on this last week and today just got the phone call that we’ve got it rented for $1350!!!

Check out the tax records for the property to ensure that the asking price is reasonable compared to the appraised value of the property.

I would go to the county courthouse and file a claim in the court of record against them for their tress pass upon your property. 

Then they will trust you and you will have a track record to do it all over again.

You'll see several education guides to dealing with tenants including how to screen new tenants and how evict problematic ones.

Professionals with decades of experience and very impressive track records do all the heavy lifting for you.

The third you won't learn behind a computer screen.

      @Ron Mill          When you record your deed you pay the taxes owed and recording costs.