@Sam Crawford welcome to the site.

The problem is threefold: 1) the value of the properties is relatively low 2) these are rental properties and in Texas conventional refinancing for investment properties is difficult 3) we are Canadians without any American credit history.Any advice on where to go?

Get with your local VFW, AMVETS, AUSA, and American Legion chapters.

Thanks Sam I looked at photos again and you may be right. 

Has anyone on BP ever used the American Water setup? 

Originally posted by Sam & Heather Jones:I'll have a go at this.  

@David White Once you find out the owner's name through the link Sam & Heather Jonesprovided, you can search the county land records to see how much of a mortgage is on the property at: https://mdlandrec.net/main/index.cfmYou will need to create an account, but it's free.You can also search through the Maryland Court records to see if a foreclosure has been filed against the owner at: http://www.courts.state.md.us/courts/courtrecords.htmlAnd of course, you can check the address through the county's tax records to see if taxes have been paid this year. 

Sam you are so right.

Thank you Sam.

I am also waiting for accurint and first American to get back to me for signing up an accountthank you