If someone doesn't pay their rent, then it can take over a year to evict them, and then I'd be left paying that mortgage and fees for a lawyer, etc.

The likelihood that any scraps will be left after the lawyers get paid and other suits are settled is quite low.

I turn over to my insurance company and they are paying for the lawyer to fight the lawsuit. 

I’m considering consulting a lawyer to clarify these issues.Two weeks ago, I reached out to the tenant via email to start a conversation and propose a win-win renewal, but I haven’t heard back yet.

I'm surprised the lawyer said a text is sufficient notice. 

If any one can recommend a good REI focused lawyer or a building engineer to do a building survey then please let me know! 

I would first suggest getting a real estate lawyer in that area.Is there zoning in that municipality?

Called up to them and they asked me to search for their lawyer name. 

Successful collection rate on LTR is not even 15% on top of dealing with insane lawyers and social workers who believe that less fortunate people can hurt wealthier people.

Even with a completed sale often times you might need/want to pay a lawyer to do a quiet title action to quell any possibly attempts to reverse the sale by an interested party.