If they can't take it to court, then I have no use for it.

Some are brought in state court some are in federal court.  

My long-term goal is to be able to build and design beautiful, functional homes.

In this case, you can take possession of the unit without going through eviction court.

Next money is paid into court for the judge to decide how it should be distributed among the people claiming to have redemption rights.

My long-term goal is to be able to build and design beautiful, functional homes.

As @Greg Scott mentions, small claims is usually the court process to use.Here's the basic process:1) Small Claims money judgment2) Garnishmnet court action on employer or bank3) Actual collection of fundsSounds easy, but finding them and hoping they stay with a job or bank, so you can collect is always a challenge.

In Connecticut there are different courts for different reasons.

Theoretically “protection” payments are required to be made to the creditors, BUT if the debtor can convince the court that there’s sufficient equity in the property to cover interest payments, then no payments may be required.  

Lower court upheld and supported the Landlord.