I used two different managers over the past 4 years, and my current one is outstanding. 

Nothing worse than having "outstanding things".

In the worst case, if I have to leave the country and none of the above options work, I will just have to foreclose with the satisfaction that I tried my best....If you have no other liens outstanding (due to be paid) on the property, then you can pursue doing a "Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure" with the lender.

We also require your credit doesnt have outstanding items that are past due. 

Working with an outstanding agent referred by a fellow BP-listener and Air Force friend as well as combing Redfin and other listing sites.

Meaning, you the home buyer will take on your own personal mortgage while the co-op has an outstanding mortgage on the building.This is also why co-ops have higher monthly maintenance costs.

How do I verify the true payoff of the loan and any outstanding taxes etc?

Depending on your number of outstanding mortgages, it will be hard to beat a traditional 15 or 30-year mortgage. 

I understand your concern when you are seeing many people investing in the outstanding opportunity in SWFL. 

Both of these are outstanding and are identified in the contract to be ordered at the seller's expense no later than 15 days prior to closing.