Remove the kitchen all together and convert it back into two duplexes or is there another option?  

Removing a lien is challenging because you need the person who placed the lien to sign off to remove it.

I’m pretty sure Zillow has a policy where they remove old photos, but I haven’t figured out the rhyme or reason for where and why they do it.Detroit is pretty block to block.

Huge junk removal needed.

My figures are below.TaxDeed Winning Bid: $489.00 (My Bid May 2013)Property Clean-up: $450.00 (mowing, trash removal)Taxes & Insurance: $80.00 (2013 & 2014)Sale Advertising: $130.00 (Signage, Newspaper Ads, etc)Filings & Legal Fees: $245.00 (Deed, Lien Releases, Sales Agreement Docs)Total Costs: $1395 (approx)Sold for: $3250.00 (August 2014)That is better than the 25% I would have received if the property was redeemed during the redemption period.

Now the deed had a time limit on it IE you must remove the timber by a certain date or the Rights to the timber extinguished.

This really has not changed much but has increased since a few years ago everyone was pushing overpriced deals.So if you want to make the most money in real estate - you do not need to learn real estate just be a good sales person and fake it till you make it.  

Find a lawyer and issue a lease violation for other issues such as excessive noise and furniture removal.

Boxes of files were removed.  

Built in the last 50 years but before 1990.Currently rented for <$7000 gross but could likely be raised to >$8000.Expenses are as follows:Taxes - $13,000/Yr or ~$1083/MoInsurance - $3100/Yr or ~$260/MoMaintenance, Repairs, Vacancy, Trash Removal - ~$1000/Mo.Now, seller wants 850k & 10% down, interest TBD.