You know, late August.NAR announced, and by announced I mean they sent a press release to the news, that we are now in a "housing recession".

Had to terminate and release 

Then you can do a rate and term refinance that will pay off the loan and both properties will have a lien release recorded showing the lien from that loan has been removed. 

If he uses subs, get lien releases.  

The biggest for me is I am very type a and have trouble releasing control however there will be a point I have to get over that but nobody cares more about their money but me.  

In short, to successfully change out roommates, you need the following:-a solid release, that everyone agrees to.

I would like to keep the funds in an escrow account where they wouldn't be released until I receive confirmation that a deed securing my name/LLC to the property has been completed.

Active foreclosure may add some additional selling expenses to the mortgage balance as they need to stop the foreclosure process, record and additional release, etc

I’m not sure if they will release the information in the manner you are requesting it.  

Also a defective T&P valve could be releasing water vapor if the unit is running hot.I would not be too concerned about a few spots of mold on a pair of shoes...they could have been put away wet, and with the ambient high humidity and dark location could easily have developed a little mold.Have you closely inspected the downstairs unit(s) for potential leaks?