I do realize that there is no clear way to determine the route to my goal for this business in detail, as the potential variances and differentials to my "plan" would make it impossible to predict.

He wants nothing for his property except for me to clear the bac taxes and liens.

Are you planning on having the land free and clear?

If it were me, I'd make it clear to the tenant that you understand the ceiling fan has "run the course of it's useable life" and ask what date might work best for tenant to allow entry for replacement.

You can do it as a "Net" price to the seller or figure what is due and offer that price with the seller providing title "free and clear of all encumbrances" Either is find, just make sure the contract is clear.

Gradually it will become more clear and something will peak your interest and help you decide on a direction.

You can say you did, but it’s clear you didn’t.Jeff

It certainly won't hurt you, you will get some great general real estate knowledge, and it also keeps you in the clear from any legalities of things you can and can't do with a license, and it always helps with the real estate professional tax breaks.

So I have one rental property paid off free and clear.

The house gets someone's attention and "Home" and "Property" is clear and easy to read.