Utilizing the 70% rule, I would be at $980k if I did my calculations correctly.

I use Schlage Z-Wave Connect deadbolts in conjunction with a Wink 2 smart hub.

That is correct, James.

Is this the correct next step to do or should I go to another title company? 

Is anyone able to point me in the right direction on how to do this correctly and efficiently?

About half went into the down payment for the next house hack, correct with no HOA and used a little to upgrade some like adding central A/C.

(blah, blah, insert bleeding heart here, blah, blah....)CORRECTION: She's a HORRIBLE tenant!

She started out great but this last year has been hell trying to get correct rental income..constantly trying to get her to communicate with me etc. every month for the last year I ask why I’m not getting paid the balance in the ledger and she always says it’s because some of the funds are advanced rent payments that I won’t get till the next month…been going on awhile.

The best advice I can give, is create a bulletproof contract for yourself via a good lawyer if possible.Sounds like a viable deal if done correctly, but far less headache if they can just qualify on a conventional loan.

Tom is correct -  that lien is out there owned by someone.