The big news here is that a class action law suit is going forward against the City of Bedford in the Northern District of Ohio contesting "all homeowners who were forced to endure government searches as a precondition to the sale of their homes are entitled to demand refunds of illegal “Point of Sale” inspection fees".A similar suit has already been adjudicated in the Southern District Courts in favor of prohibiting the practice as a sale requirement.41 communities in Northeast Ohio require some type of POS for title transfer which I'm sure is a source of income the cities don't want to see disappear.

Is it a guessing game if someone is still occupying the property and who can I contact about the property?

Back then the title was "Building Superintendent", although a more simple term might be Janitor. 

If it's not at the lien stage than title may not pick it up. 

The only successful buy n hold investors local to LA are the ones who’ve been in the game for a very very long time that have bought years ago. 

Then put my skin in the game by finding the property. 

You will need a attorney who knows the game . 

Hey @Jay Hinrichs you'll only see me posting in the turn key threads if there is a title issue involved...

If you'r using quickbooks you can classify it as an income account titled "Utility reimbursement" and post it as other income on your taxes so it's not just lumped in with "rent"- this will help you realize actual rental income. 

This will be the first time I have not had a realtor, title company, and atty involved in a purchase.Here's where I'm at:We've signed purchase agreement ($16k PP no EMD), and are ready to close.