In order to clear title the lien will have to be paid . id reach out to a title company to find out the full scenario 

I personally own horses and it's an insurance nightmare most of the time - especially with renting out stalls to non-owners. 

I don't blame the person giving the estimate as he too will get some portions of the work done from someone else.

If he did not meet the background check to be a renter that person cannot stay there. 

It sounds like the bad debt could be paid off with a refinance and depending on how expensive that debt is - it may be worth it just for that reason.

Does the company have a maintenance person that will handle small repairs or will you become responsible for every hole punched in a wall or other thing that gets broken and damaged.

You could try your hand at one of the numerous online services that advertise this stuff but I've found it better to start the relationship early with an actual person as opposed to a faceless online service. 

Though personally I'd want you to get your financials dialed in if they aren't already. 

“Business equity line of credit: Use Real Estate as Equity” up to $500k, interest only. gather your business and personal tax returns, financial statements, articles of incorporation and other legal documents.”Vectra Bank - ColoVeritexTexas HELOCWAFD BankOrigination fee 1% or $700.

You forgot to mention though, that trying to get local experts to work for free will lead to getting what you paid for.