Considering the zoning is R3 and the total sq footage for the lot is 4,000 here in Providence, I don't think I stand a chance to get the Building Department to approve/change it in their records.

The properties are listed as LLCs on the tax records.

We had to refinance in order to pull out cash to purchase his share, and Zillow now shows the amount we paid for his share as the most recent sale price, so clearly it is public record. 

@Auralee Smith liens are a matter of public record, you would need to search the county clerk's office website.

It's the fastest-growing city in Ohio and average rent prices increased by 10% in August which is the highest on record.

Do I record this document?

They have a track record for making investments that carry momentum.

The tax records have both single family homes as improvements on the land. 

(Not legal advice)Excellent post, good information there.I practice in Indiana, so the below may not be relevant/correct for other jurisdictions.Some additional caveats/tips I would add:- if you have a bankruptcy filer filing multiple bankruptcies to stave off a foreclosure sale, especially after the second/third bankruptcy filing within a year, and you attempt to seek In Rem relief, it is a good idea to get a certified copy of the Order for Relief and record it with the county.

@Mike Gasper that's not something that is in the public records.