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investor strategyPodcast6 min
April 30, 2026 · Robert Hytha

Title Reports and Exceptions

Most note investors know they need to check the property — but overlooking what else is attached to it can turn a good deal into a costly mistake. In this.

Ep. 370:00
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  • What you'll learn:

  • What an ownership and encumbrance report is and why it costs a fraction of a full title search

  • Why property taxes are the primary title risk for first lien holders and what tax deed status means for your position

  • When to order title on a second lien — and which states have HOA super lien rules that can catch investors off guard

  • Why past due HOA balances don't always show up on a title report and why a direct call matters

  • The five things to review every time a title report lands in your inbox

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