@Sean Regan We provide a breakdown on scoping based on "required" vs "recommended".

In turn they provide me with a steady flow of off market properties.

This would hopefully maintain strong cashflow from the property will providing some capital to use for the next property acquisition. 

For properties in Central Ohio, you can access records through the Franklin County Recorder's Office, which provides a public records search tool to help you look up property details, including any liens.

I wonder if your local MLS provider has a list of MLS_only brokers in their system?

A lot of hosts I know use pool fences, safety signs, and provide life jackets to help reduce risk.

It is hard to beat the appreciation, cashflow, tax benefit and the hedge it provides against inflation. 

Just based on the info you provided I would take the loss and move on.

Those who teach and provide information are providing a service. 

I am not a CPA and am not providing legal advice.