Looking at deeds does not tell you whether a mortgage or other lien exists.To find any mortgages and liens that were recorded on the property, you can search in the County's official records (which for Clermont/Lake County is at https://officialrecords.lakecountyclerk.org/).You want to look for the owner's name(s) and the property address (depending on how you can configure the search) and look specifically for mortgages, liens, and satisfactions as the "instrument type".  

What are some ideas on how to either reno or configure this space so that it can bring max value for a STR?

The AAC blocks are produced utilizing reuse materials which further improve its compressive strength and its honeycomb configuration limited the air to guaranteeing high sound safe material.

Thus, the tenant pool defines the characteristics (type, configuration, location, and rent range) of properties you buy.

Aloha,What is the configuration of the 4 units?

What city/county as planning department advice what permits, site plans, changes to the configuration are needed?

I'll probably have to configure that. 

Greenfield has some "newer" (1960) side by side, which feel much different than the typical Milwaukee upper/lower configuration.

Post and beam construction often may not have "approved" footings in older properties, and/or sinking posts which need reworking to bring the structure to a reasonably "square" configuration.

It is very difficult to determine if the specific attributes you need in a smart lock will be available in the configuration you purchase before you actually purchase it.