Either the property owner leased the equipment and the UCC was intended to notify the world that a third party owns it (no, that vendor cannot now or later lien the subject real property) OR the property owner purchased the equipment and that 2022 lien is about to get wiped by the foreclosure of a first priority mortgage.

Not interested in doing a 1031 exchange.With regards to taxes, what are the advantages / disadvantages of selling all of my rentals in 2025 versus one or two at a time per year. 

I offered not to raise a rent and if they extend, they could cancel any time to buy their house.

Going the attorney route will take time and money, but it could be your best bet if the developer refuses to renegotiate directly.All the best!

I never actually transacted with them though, and was hesitant to do so because of how new the company was at the time..

Name calling in your first and only post on your first day.  

The first tenet of the 1031 exchange is that you cannot DIY a 1031 exchange. 

im new here and this is my first post! 

However, you are going to have a hard time getting financing with that structure. 

My wife and I recently purchased our first rental property and was wondering what website /platform you recommend for criminal background checks?