@Debra Grumbach never thought about going directly with the 4plex.

Feel free to text or call with information or direct message me hereThanks,Ryan

The solution is using special wire nuts rated for aluminum wire and pig tail with copper wires.

A step into that direction included me getting involved on the internet.

If you direct message me I can connect you with the attorney we work with to set up the paperwork.

You can contact him directly and try to work out some sort of deal to get the lien released prior to close, but if he knows you're going to close he has little incentive to cooperate and it sounds like he knows the game better than you do.

Search BP for them....its a horrible solution.

I think, at least in my case (looking for a small multi family to house hack) I will have to go off market through driving for dollars, direct mail, door knocking, etc. to find a true DEAL.

Do not spend a lot of time on price per square foot, that's more for consumers than professionals.But, to answer your question directly...

You just took a giant leap in the right direction; signing up on Bigger Pockets!