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It appears the City of Cleveland takes their trash violations seriously.

I don't care much about the appearance.

Thanks,  Assuming that letter is accompanied by a check or wire that pays the mortgage off in full(1), then said mortgage will appear on your credit report as paid in full. :) Otherwise, sounds like guru junk. (1) Not snark.

Lots of options but easier said than done.

There was a Trustee's Sale last June, and it would appear that the bank took back the property.Wouldn't the bank taking back the property at the Trustee's Sale extinguish all lesser liens and claims on the property? 

Rents are lower than a 2 or 3 bedroom, so easier to handle.

Along with that working hourly gives us both a much easier way out.

Right now it appears that the house as is on the market is at about 58K in Market value.

I think there's easier ways for me to profit, but I'll cheer on (and learn from) anyone who knows this space.