There is a recorded mortgage and also a promissory note.  

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I know nothing about ME law specifically but I assume that can be done in accordance with local customs… Either by obtaining a court-certified copy of the original easement and re-recording it with all of the required signatures OR recording a confirmatory deed of easement which spells out the error and corrects it by including everyone who should have signed the original. 

In general, Cohan is overhyped by gurus who mis-promote it as a loophole for people who do not bother to keep records and receipts.

Hello Everyone,Just a quick update here:January 12 - Received my recorded Deed and Owner's Title Insurance Policy via email.

Unless the purchase price of the original sale is fully disclosed, and even then, some underwriters require that you actually have your deed recorded with consideration thereon in the public record before they will close a second sale.

Once the municipal/state requirements are all set, do a thorough screening for any prospective tenants, have a solid lease ready to go, and take move-in pictures to have on record for any security deposit deductions after they move out.

I also make it clear we will record inspections with pictures or video.I don't address hoarding specifically.

Speaking of due diligence, did you check whether they have a criminal record?

I know from the a deed recorded last month that FreddieMac got house from foreclosed former owner for 180k.