Is there a way to get something like that cleared since it is 12 years old and no one has ever spoke up to say there is an unsettled debt? 

This is exactly what I was thinking, and when I hear statements like "buy below market" it creates a lot of cognitive dissonance for me.

You can take time off, but if your mind is elsewhere because you feel like you have a purpose, trying to reach milestones to get closer to the life you've visualized, taking time off only creates dissonance because you're putting that vision on hold. 

Bob, thanks for this unsettling news.

I don't really envy the job situation you're in, that lack of knowing is always unsettling.

IMO it would be unsettling to have it outside knowing all someone had to do was flip the main shut off out there and I have no power inside.

It's an unsettling feeling having the money to invest in a deal and being told no due to something that is really beyond your immediate control. 

We paid All Pro Plumbing $157 for a service call on Saturday.Orita, I am sure this is very unsettling for you.

Was I unsettled?

Renting is a great option that gives you far less in terms of commitment if things change, and with the work component being unsettled, I would say that things will likely change.Sam