You can but you would want to wait for a low income year to minimize the tax bracket or even better investigate Dennis suggestion above.What I am suggesting is if you have a self-directed account (IRA or ROTH), I recommend investing in notes backed my real estate with clear title.  

I'm just in the process of investigating, sending emails to the builder and later to the company who sent the lien.what a headache.  

I traveled to Place A, investigated, and then bought the property.

I'd like to not see that happen to other people; that's part of what got me into investigations and risk management.  

You will have to fill out forms and do paperwork, but this will force the state to open an investigation into the contractor and will likely result in them holding a hearing.

And then of course you can hire a private investigator to do a more thorough job of it too.Good luck to you.Glenn

I also used to work at the IRS as a tax examiner and then in the Criminal Investigation Division.

Let them do the investigating.

Hi guys i recently had a fire at a rental property and my policy covered actual loss of rent The adjuster pays me 80% of the maximum 12 months since its been 9 months investigating me and repairs will take longer than 3 he tells me state farm holds 20% until i can prove fair rental market value from my tax returns .

Your words could easily be twisted into something they are not, and even if the tenant doesn't win in the end, they'll at least get the eviction stayed because the judge finds just a hint of validity in their argument warranting further investigation at the next court date 30 days down the road.