Pre-existing relationship does not factor in to the SEC's determination of whether an offering is a security, and in fact a pre-existing relationship is required for one of the more common syndication rules used, 506(b).There is a helpful discussion of what constitutes a JV here https://www.realestateinvestorlaw.com/buy-or-sell-a-property/joint-ventures/

Montgomery County, MD.Would this constitute as BOL?

To me, such a lien would fall under Covered risk 2: Any defect in or lien or encumbrance on the Title.And the responsibility for knowing what constitutes a lien -- even if unrecorded, such as taxes and assessments, water, etc. -- falls on the title company.

Legal protection, access to loans and grants etc. are all valuable, but they do not constitute tax benefits. 

From what I've gathered from here: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/treasury/STC_Guide_to_Basic_Assessing_2012_405304_7.pdf"The authority of government to levy taxes is contained in Article 9 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan.

Constitution prohibits takings without just compensation and there is nothing in the 11th Amendment that would allow such a levy (the Amendment makes constitutional taxes on income, not wealth). 

-if the city won’t work with me I have thought about legal options here as well as the listing and MLS sheet may constitute a material fact which factored into the valuation and my decision to purchase.

You just have to figure out what constitutes a good deal and buy with one eye on the next downturn.

It is usually restricted to releasing or conveying undivided, minor or secondary interest in real estate or for the purposes of clearing title defects or clouds on the title.Quitclaim deeds, though very useful in the elimination of title clouds or imperfections, are often considered by title insurers as "red flags" in the chains of title.Insuring A Grantee In A Quitclaim Deed Reliance on a quitclaim deed for the purpose of insuring its grantee, when the grantee has no other interest of record, may expose the Company to certain additional risks which would not arise if the instrument of conveyance had contained the normal covenants of warranty or constituted a bargain and sale deed.Do not accept a quitclaim deed in the current insured transaction in order to vest title in the proposed owner, unless (1) reliance on quitclaim deeds is customary in your jurisdiction, or (2) you receive approval from our underwriting personnel.

Simple solution to help people and comply with the constitution is to have the federal government cut rent checks directly to landlords.