A simple call to the local code enforcement agency should be able to reveal any outstanding liens and fines.

Real Estate GoalsI want a fresh start in real estate investing.

Renters never treat a place as well as you would treat it and freshly rehabbed properties will not show nearly as well after a rent has been in place.

That is the purpose of Bankruptcy; a fresh start to avoid creditors.

A web search should reveal most of them.

If the collections accounts and the divorce are fresh, then the low credit score is the result and should bounce back pretty quick if they get rid of the collections and continue making on-time payments. 

I have a buyer lined up with cash in hand ready to take the green house away, and I will install a new lawn on the freshly leveled ground. 

He looked at the property with optimism and fresh unbiased vision where we were pessimistic and fatigued over the situation.  

I would do the kitchen and baths and a fresh coat of paint does wonders.

My goal is to freshly start over financially which should help give me some leverage for future investments (Not to mention saving the 6.8% interest on the student loans).