Title Searching and Other Research

So i am really trying to understand the entire process of deeds vs title . Does the title process occur after funds are disbursed? what if you have the property owner (lets say in foreclosure) deed you their property so you can talk with their bank; does that mean that you are still not the owner, but can negotiate on the sellers behalf? also, title occurs at closing correct? so is it possible to have deed on a property, but not title?

In Dean's book he talks about owners that may have lived at a place for a long time have low property taxes. How do you determine if they are high or low? thanks for your response

I was wondering if there is someone that can answer my question.
I found a couple of vacant properties but I am having difficulty finding information on the properties. Is there a sight that I can go to or where
should I start? Owners name,comps, etc.

Do wholesalers need to do title searches? Meaning if i am looking at a property and then lock it up, do i need to do due dilligence or is that up to the end buyer?

Chicago Title Service
Industry Update, Staying Informed.....
To Our Valued Clients:
As you are probably aware, all title companies operating in California are regulated by the
Department of Insurance (CDI). A letter was recently issued by the CDI informing all title
companies doing business in the state that the CDI will no longer permit title companies to provide
courtesy copies of recorded documents, comparable sales information and property transaction
histories to any person requesting such information. These items have been traditionally included

Should I depend on the lender's title search or have my own title search after I've gotten the property under contract? Unknown variable is I don't know when the bank's title search was done.

This is one of the most frustrating things that I have found. I find what seem to be good deals all the time, just being in my own neighborhood and being very aware of things like FSBO signs, overgrown lawns and what seem to be abandoned properties etc.
I go home, I go to the various RE sites, and I type in the property, only to be told there are no matching results?
WHAT?
I just saw the prop. live and in person 5 minutes ago and now I am looking at an aerial view of a 'patch of green nothing'!

aight aight before everyone starts jumping me for acting like a greedy investor, being insensitive & disrespective towards the dead & starting such a sensitive topic; I have absolute respect for the decease person who's no longer on this earth and my condolences goes out to their families for their lost. I'm only thinking outside the box at this moment after witnessing numerous hearses & rest of funeral possession pass by on its to graveyard.

This may be a dumb question, but I really don't understand the role of a title company. Do they just show up at closing and title the property in the banks name, and have on there whoever the homeowner is making payments? Someone said you get paid by the title company at closing. I've never bought a house before and need to understand this concept. Sorry if this seems like a dumb question. Thanks for your help

Greetings all,
My question today is, would there be any advantages or disadvantages to becoming a licensed real estate agent in the state I am searching and investing in?
It has occurred to me that having access to various RE resources might be an advantage.

Thanks
David