I have No intention of foreclosure on the individual if I could become the primary note holder , I am just interested in becoming the owner of the property.

They form a special entity (usually LLC) called the Exchange Accommodating Title Holder (EAT).

After the fact the corp may have dissolved and distributed the property to the share holders.  

So, I went back to the seller and told her I would like to take possession of the title and have her as a lien holder or, I could go with traditional financing. 

In the Netherlands I deal with all forms of title holders: sole, (limited) partnerships (CV/VOF), B.V.'

Ask the utility if they will allow for the named account holder to give a signed authorization for the utility to release that information.

So he needs someone to set up his properties as well with his disability, partner deals, Plus he rents out his personal home and is married to a green card holder.

Your IRA can be the lien holder on a car just as it can be on a real property.

If it has no mortgage or somehow the bank misses the fact the property has lots of back taxes, then you would start the foreclosure process to take ownership of the taxes (if you are the senior tax lien holder).

As far as cost-effectiveness goes from cheapest to most expensive, I would start with paint, then vanity, then new fixtures, then tile work( which is most expensive).One can also look at updating things like the mirror, towel holders, etc. if any of those items aren't looking so good.