I am particularly interested in doing and receiving a rental income from overseas property deals thank you.

.-  1-2% additional equity percentages, as a "finders fee", to essentially mimic what an agent might receive in commissions if I were an "outside" investor.Thoughts?

Don't forget to let them know you've been receiving rent for this property and will be including it on your taxes. 

Maybe @David Krulac and @Chris K. might want to give you some input.The Tax Claim Bureau (TCB) does have an obligation to notify lien holders; but that does not guarantee it happened.I would try to identify the amount of the HOA lien that this particular house had accrued; if it isn't so high it might be less expensive to pay it rather than fight.You are not entitled to any rent until you receive the deed.

The lady has not be reimbursed.Two days ago I received a call from a neighboring tenant who reported "Kathy's" dog was being left in the apartment for 12+hours at a time and the smell of dog feces in the common hallway was so bad it was unbearable. 

Received healthy opposing comments; some with excellent advice, but I went with those who advised me to hang on to it and not sell - based on my buy and hold strategy.  

Refi could be a good option, you may be better off waiting 6 months and then receiving higher LVR. 

Once they see you have only been on title for 1 month, even though your father has been on title for longer, you will NOT be able to receive a cash out loan. 

Record any conversation with them, keep all emails/texts.

I’ve received quite a few, I’m sure everyone does, I accept and then that is itThey never message meSo what is the point of people sending colleague requests?