Instruct the title company on the property being sold NOT to pay off the note holder.

That flood zone properties are hidden deals? 

This gem was hidden amongst the garbage, and we got it for an amazing price.Let me know if you need any help!

Especially with the other unit getting the main street signage and my unit hidden behind the apartment. 

I know my local cities pretty well but I also understand that a city can hold hidden gems that are not easy to find.

During those seven years I taught Submarine Escape Training in Groton, CT which implemented classroom instruction as well as practicals in the water.

An escrow agent holds things on behalf of various parties who may have an interest in them and only releases them on complementary instructions from all the interested parties. 

Another simple item I use (and instruct the vendors to update) is a shipping tag... heavy card stock, about 2 1/2" X 4 1/2" that has a grommet with a metal wire for attaching to, for example, the AC, or furnace, or water heater, or other stationary items that you perform preventative maintenance or repairs on.

Apparently they had told the previous owner this but she instructed them to not mention it to potential buyers looking at the property as it being occupied was a selling point for her.

So if that's a concern I'd be running to get out.Another hidden benefit in a sale vs refi is that purchase rates are generally a little lower, and you're financing more loan.