You don’t want the cost of court on such a small amount.

Is this something I should wait for the courts to make a decision on before I make an offer?

So I talked to my court house in my city and told me if I wanted to find out the liens for other cities I need call their city court house.Trying to save time is there a better way to do like what can I search up on google to find the taxes or utilities owed on a property.

This is also a small 4 unit complex. 

At least not to put that much value on a single apartment complex.

Each situation is unique, but make sure you understand why it matters to you before you add complexity to your business management. 

A very complex area subject to interpretation.  

It took a lot of planning and commitment, but in one month I will be selling all five homes to start building my first apartment complex with Reunion Investments and purchase my dream home.

Yes, you could go to small claims court... fight it all... hire a lawyer... blah blah blah... but that will cost you more than a $1,000 and would be to help your ego and not based on a financially wise decision. 

I wouldn't at this point personally, extra complexity.