To the others mentioning credit cards, he cannot apply under 18 yrs old (in the US) without a 'co-signer' (adding onto authorized user).

Last thing you want to get involved in is some sort of a dispute where the other person decides to claim the lien wasn't authorized...or that their business agreement didn't allow for the other person to put a lien on the property.

I have few Section 8 tenants, and the money goes in the account on the first of the month (paid by the Housing Authority).

I would recommend calling both your lawyer as well as the water authority.

My name is Greg and I live in sunny Santa Maria on the central coast of California.

As we are finding many properties at much higher cash flow in upstate NY and central FL 

Good Evening Stephen,I might not be too resourceful in the areas you are interested in, however if you have any interest in investments, short/long term in central Florida.

Make sure you check out all the resources here at BP (blog posts, podcasts, and the Pro Marketplace).Regarding Florida real estate, I can only speak about central Florida (Orlando and surrounding area).

Check FL state law as to privacy, state authorities cannot hold private meetings with the public, pretty much uniform law as to government, check sunshine laws as well. 

The Nephew has refused to pay the mortgage or to respond, and has said he will be there until "the bitter end".The uncle has told me he received paperwork from the lender which authorizes them to sell the property and the uncle wants me to review that paperwork with him.