Notary Public
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with notary public? If I am at someone's home and they're ready to sign the deed and all documents, but we don't have a notary public present, how, and where do I find one? I am meeting with most home owners at night at their home. My goal is to walk out with the deed, and not come back. Any suggestions? 
I went to my bank and had the manager notorise some docs.
Find a local notary who would like to make a little money on the side after hours at their 9-5 JOB. Have them meet you at the homeowner's house on the evening you are doing the paperwork and getting the deed. You can pay them a fee (not for the notarization, which I don't think they can charge more than $5) for their travel and time.
I've found that most realtors in my area are notary publics so I usually have one of the agents I deal with most sign for me.
Or you could find one on the web. there are some national notary services, that would help you locate & make pre-arrangement with him as to when & where he's needed.
There are "mobile notaries", that will come to you. Most websites are state specific. Just do an internet search for mobile notary. If you are overwhelmed with the results, try adding your state to the search, too (eg. FL Mobile Notary)
Good Luck!
Kinko's sometimes has a nortary public working. Do you have Kroger near you? That's where I go to have any documents notarized. They are open all the time, and they don't charge anything for the service.
In my area some of the UPS Stores (used to be Mailboxes Etc) have notary publics. Or I look for a tax/accountant office that is located near my seller. Title companies can notarize but may not provide the service on a walk-in basis. Also you can look for an attorneys office (but beware, they like to scrutinize your paperwork).
I recently completed the first half of my first short sale. I met the seller at her house to make sure she was leaving it neat and empty. We drove to a tax office around the corner and had the papers notarized. I gave her the agreed upon moving money, and I was in business.
If I have another deal in that area, I now know where to go.
I hope this helps.
Jamie
Thank you so much for all your suggestions. You guys are great!!!