@Tyler Weaver is correct, the Cincinnati REI ran by Joe Fairless has a good group of people from all over the Tri-State at various stages in investing that are great for making connections.

If your ARV is correct I suspect you will only be able to get 75% of that amount for the Refinance.  

We really don’t want to accept the easement because it’s not correct and it has never been added in the 70 year history of the property.

So we will have a clear title Correct?". 

They think they have correct information on the valuation of properties and can mitigate risk.

So by selling the property, it would only be a headache for him without any upside.So here is my list of questions1) was I correct in a short sale being the only answer?

@Jeremy Taggart is correct.

In which case, I would need to get bids on total tear down plus stick build, utility hookup, etc.

Meaning, if the property addresses on List Source and the tax assessor aren't tied to the correct owner, then there is a problem.

A good contractor shouldn't charge you anything for a bid.