I f you’re considering purchasing an investment property, one of the first things you’ll need to do is run a title search.

Do the odometer readings and service history make sense? Answering these questions, and getting a clean bill of health from ...

The title search missed a $10,000 lien placed on the home long ago — and now you’re suddenly responsible for paying off someone else’s debt. Even worse: You have just 60 days to do it.