You don't get title insurance but because its a relative, if you trust them (I know and trust my seller), you should be (mostly) safe. 

However, there are still companies powering through finding ways to make deals happen.With the protection the government is providing to banks, they are still able to lend as well.Three key words to remember when raising capital that will help you get started: Relationships, Plan, Deals.Relationships - This industry is based on relationship building and trust.You must establish trust with investors.

You should have a contract already written that you've reviewed with an attorney, title agent, or some other trusted professional. 

You can definitely offer a note and deed of trust for the investment vs a syndication or JV.

There is zero concern for a lack of trust in this situation.

Oh trust me @Doug Crenshaw I definitely know about lending. ( I actually have my lenders license here in California, I don't practice it)I think I figured it out in terms on lowering my DTI, just seeing if other banks or lenders count the rental income higher than the 75% of the rent. 

Hi Shafi,Talk to an attorney about setting up a Living Trust (Grantor Trust) to see if that's best for your needs.Good Luck!

I lost TWO deals because I trusted this company.

I have not opened yet, so don't have experience with either.PENSCO Trust CompanyMillennium Trust Company

@Dannielle VonDerLinden  Perhaps you're referring to Property Radar: https://www.propertyradar.com/what-we-do/property-informationYou'll never know "exactly" what's owed without calling the lender, but Property Radar uses publicly available information (i.e. deeds of trust) and computer models to estimate the loan balance and equity in a property.