How Title Works With Investors to Get Deals Closed

Capital Title’s Andy Hemmings—licensed broker, escrow officer, and investor breaks down how title companies safeguard real estate deals. We cover title insurance, clearing tax liens and heirship issues, and why a strong relationship with your escrow officer matters. Andy also shares his path from active to passive investing and the criteria he uses to evaluate opportunities, useful for newcomers and seasoned investors alike. Chapters- 00:00 Intro 01:33 What a title company does 04:01 Title insurance 101 08:01 Common issues & how to fix them 13:52 Building relationships with title/escrow 19:42 Navigating complex title situations 28:12 Negotiating closing locations 29:24 Andy’s real estate background 30:13 First investment 32:31 Growing a portfolio 33:52 Shift to passive investing 34:38 Discovering syndications 40:32 Trusting the process 41:45 Future plans & investor relations 45:37 Due diligence 50:36 Recommended reading & wrap-up