Another option is to offer to catch them up on taxes in exchange for a percentage of ownership in the property.  

This property is a good deal, and worth the trouble, but need some guidance on taking ownership of a property with a non lease tenant.  

Brian,Yes we all have ,I assume , according to the deed we had drafted a 1/5 ownership in the property with my disabled brother having, a life estate interest. can I have my disabled  brother sign over his life estate interest to me for say $5.00, then there will be no life estate interest on the property. have that document recorded, contact the original attorney who drafted the original life estate deed, and have him to contact the other siblings, giving them notice that the life estate on the property has been removed  and if they are interested in the property they can submit an offer to purchase it, in 60 days  and if they are not interested in purchasing, it will be sold to the sibling who is willing to purchase the property?

It is very possible the lien was placed after the lady took ownership.  

When the deed is executed ownership is transferred.2) Should the GWD be notorized?

Many investors go to great length to mask their property ownership, primarily as a lawsuit deterrent.

Citezens energy has release forms for property owners, instillation contractors, and developers to sign off on ownership of the underground infrastructure to the utility company to effectivly eliminate royalties like mentioned above and also to eliminate contractors from filing property liens due to unpaid installation expences.This discovery leads me to believe the utility is trying to protect their monopoly.

Much of the video was about the historic buildings, governmental control and the fact that the change of ownership rarely occurred.

I too support the FairTax.You might want to ask the Native Americans how not paying property taxes ensured their permanent ownership of land.Originally posted by Greg Turnquist: With sales taxes, the tax base is wider, and people that make money through even illegal activities would still be paying into the tax basis, lowering the overall tax needs for everyone.Do you really think this would significantly change the economics of governement funding, or is this an emotion grabber?

I prefer to keep the mortgage portion below 50% that way I have the greater ownership but that is my own personal take on it and neither right or wrong.There's nothing wrong with 25% down and mortgage the rest provided the numbers work to cover fixed expenses & payments and still leave you with at least $200 in cash monthly.Keep in mind there are many other ways to invest in real-estate that are known as "armchair" investments too.