Trying to understand what my options are in order to collect - I know that I can file a complaint with the AG but I’m currently more focused on collecting what is owed to me, as it is to the tune of a few thousand.If it matters (for small claims court, etc) - my property is in Noblesville, Indiana while the PM seems to be incorporated in Indianapolis.Thanks everyone!

The only down side on rentals here is the court system is slow to evict and can take up to 6 - 8 weeks to gain possession. 

The owner also has adequate property and liability insurance.Unfortunately, the Illinois Board of Realtors took them to court as being in violation of the law.

Your research should include background checks and basic court records search. 

There are several reasons for that,   summed up they are:1)  the duplex is the oldest property (pre-1900) and while well maintained,   is economically and functionally obsolete2)  Located on L2 zoned land  (4 townhouses,   small apartment/ SEDU complex, etc) would be allowed on lot.3)  I was ready to end house hacking,  I had lived in one unit of the duplex since purchase4)  Lower unit (one I owner occupied) not habitable per Seattle rental inspection ordinance.   

The ordinance even went as far as giving tenants the right to put their rent money in escrow with the court if their landlord didn’t get the property remediate.

Look up a couple properties and play along in your head.Biggest piece of advice: Will county court DOES NOT ALLOW PHONES.

We determine and create technologies of the future.So I am used to that stuff and that sort of functioning and operating.I started my company with a R&D department first.

Economy goes down and tenants can no longer pay the rent, courts get backlogged with evictions, and the investor has a money pit that sucks away any potential cash flow for years to come.Any investor really needs to go drive these areas if they are looking to buy those types of products.An investor might do better to buy in a B area or better instead for new construction in a subdivision where the home owner rate is high and the renter ratio is low.

People can sue anyone for anything in the US so there is a risk they find out about their mistake and take you to court for fraud or deceiving them, especially if you do it often.