If you provide a scope of what you are demo-ing, you may have better luck with someone's experience to comment here, but costs can vary regionally, so a local contractor would give you the best actual estimate. 

I know of some options where you can go to non-traditional lenders and use a DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) loans and you may be able to leverage that money and not have to rely on your credit to get approved.      

Send me a dm and ill give you my website so you can check out some projects we have done and the services we offer.

Once the title is clear of those pesky old liens, you'll be good to go.This is not legal advice, so speak with your attorney for actual procedural issues.Keep investing and moving forward!

Let me know if may be of service.  

The neighbor is now giving my tenant a hard time by saying that his property actually extends into the driveway of the property that I own. 

Honestly, I would have never guessed that this market is actually not great for rental investments, but it is really strong for fixes and flips.

Here is what is bad: only about 1% of properties actually end up in the hands of the lienholder. 99% redeem the property at some point. 

Basketball and air-hockey are nice games to add, I have actually taken out more pool tables then I have put in.

Their customer service leaves a lot to be desired but the rates are great and they’ve always covered claims.