Me thinks we are only getting half the story.At any rate, document the condition of the property when you lease by taking at least 20 pictures (every room) and perhaps even video of the whole property.I would say that draining all pipes is a bad idea.

We have everything but one signed document back from the seller.

I actually did receive a recent water bill from the listing agent a few hours ago, and it was $130.

I garnished her wages and today received the final payment.  

Without the documents, I cannot tell if there was a recording error, if the second lien stayed in second position, or what exactly happened?

Please document your builds if you go forward.

However it is one of the ways to make purchases quickly and setup with government agencies for buying liens and receiving payments.

Both GSE's - Fannie and Freddie will require most recent 1040's with Schedule E to verify rental income received.

It really helps to receive feedback from others in the business.

I’d like a more specific ‘scope of work’ and detailed stage by stage punchlist type document so we can be on the same page.