@Chris Lawrence Before you close your attorney/title company will do a title search and if done correctly the lien will show up.

I'm in the process of finding a good accountant in my area, but I was hoping the community could help me with a question while I search. 

You can also search for local investors and connect with them to message them personally.

In the past I have sent rental contracts to a potential renter who was stationed in Korea, did a walk through of the property via FB messenger video chat, ran background checks with TransUnions Smart move, collected security deposit via PayPal and emailed the tenant the code to the lock box that had the key.

Drill, 12" compound miter saw and a BFH.If a tool box were considered a tool it would be my number one.

I have been focusing my search in the Greater Atlanta region, but also keeping an eye out on parts of Brooklyn.

Front door was locked, but the HDTV, Roku, cable box, modem and 39 gallon plastic trash can were gone. 

I tried searching for posts here about grants but they are all from a few years ago, hoping someone has found something useful since.

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., go to the local supply shop (not the big box places, but the places where the pros buy supplies).