@Malcolm ForneyIf the lien is a contractors, or mechanics lien then there is usually a limited time that the lien is in effect, if, it was put in place during a previous ownership.

How are the systems in the property; roof, electrical, plumbing, mechanical (heat and hot water) and foundation? 

Confirm that the provider has experience with the particular investments in which you intend to invest your retirement funds as you very likely will have questions in terms of the mechanics (e.g. how do you invest in real estate, etc.).4.

This project will be a full gut job, and we will be replacing all mechanicals, changing the layouts, new flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, etc.

I looked at an SFR in southeast Wisconsin that superficially looked like a good deal, but on further examination the structure itself appears to be a "prefab" house, i.e. the type of house that was built in a factory somewhere and then trucked to its final location for assembly and installation of mechanical systems.  

This is SIMILAR to a BRRR, but different mechanics.

Hi all, I’m curious about the mechanics on properties listed on the MLS/with a realtor.

If he says no, just tell him that he can't prove the previous owner didn't buy the machine outright/secondhand from him, and so you're changing out the locks so he has no access to the property, and you'll just have the machine lock mechanism replaced so you have a working key. 

And it will help you understand the mechanics of investing in commercial real estate. 

Working as a mechanical engineer as my day job saving as much capital as I can for my investments.