Turns out the seller was a recent widow who didn’t want to manage her husbands real estate portfolio.

Long story short, the dead owner's 2 sons and his ex wife have to sign off on a deed of correction and the widow has to sign that and a list of heirs.The title agent who was supposed to have fixed it was contacted and after a month of dragging her feet, I fired her.  

I wrote this a few weeks ago and have got about 5 or so of the things done, kida fun knocking stuff off your 2015 list before it even starts.  2015 goalsHave $5000 in rental account emergency fund - don't spent rental cashflow Have $10,000 in emergency fund - emergency fund is top priority - all extra income goes to these funds till met Save $10,000 toward next REI purchase - save all income Refinance brick house (cash out) - outdoor windows sealed - siding on shed - railing on steps - trim widows - tile work in bathroom.- doors hung - gutters and facia Build living area in basement - stud walls - electrical - plumbing - insulate - drywall - paint - carpet Redo outside of brick house?

@Maria Matthew by now I hope that you have came to conclusion what route to go with your MTR property.

It was a widow. 

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@Maria JacksonWelcome to the BiggerPockets community!

Not much really lol That's why I'm here.Raul a gentleman here from Santa Maria converted his garage for $37k doing some of the work himself.

@Maria TranYour lease says nothing about tenant needing written permission before modifying the property?

@Marcia Maynard  I have had section 8 in Vancouver WA.. and in all parts of the deep south and rust belt.. probably 200 plus tenants.there is a HUGE difference in the tenant base in those areas compared to where you are..my Section 8 in Vancouver tended to be older widowed women no kids...