Is there anyway there could still be an outstanding lien on the property and how would I find this out?

While I live in South Florida, I am willing to look at opportunities throughout the US.If you are reading this, I hope you have an outstanding day!

There are no other outstanding liens. 

Chicago burbs -Have a property in great condition , great location :seller Asking : 250K ; home in default , preforeclosure , outstanding Loan: 178 K , house worth about 260K Motivatedis there any way to make a deal ?

A Heloc payment is usually 1.5% of outstanding balance due monthly I'm not sure how much exchanging one revolving debt for another with similar debt service is really going to help DTI. is this what a lender directly told you or is this what you are assuming?

USBank did NOT cover outstanding utility, municipal things like sewer and trash or the HOA fees. 

This is outstanding advice- as one who has been involved in only a handful of deals, this is very comforting and motivating. 

. - Make sure descriptions visualize the property and not just describe the elements. 2) LOVE having adventure properties - I have 2 cabins that are a 4x4 adventure to get to but VIEWS are outstanding.

Is there ever a limit on how many loans outstanding, or how much you owe in total causing banks to balk at giving you a heloc?

I would definitely try to get a heloc, but most banks lend .75 to .80 of market value less outstanding loan.