Another useful took for an investor doing research on properties within Cuyahoga County is the Recorder’s Office website. On the Recorder’s Office site you can look up any document that has been recorded in Cuyahoga County, dating back well over 100 years. This includes, amongst many other things, deeds conveying transfers of property, and liens such as mortgages and mechanic’s liens. The tool is set up so you can search by different parameters, such as by associated name, associated parcel number, etc., and there are options to select a date range and other criteria to really hone in on whatever you’re seeking. While an online search tool is no substitute for a full title search conducted by a title company in the process of purchasing a property, it is very useful for preliminary due diligence for any investor.