Issue will keep coming up and we as investors have to solve them but some people are better adapted to certain functions in a business so that should be kept in mind. 

You served her with 3 day notice, now go file with the JP court for that area.You probably need to get the a/c fixed also.

Based on the details from the clerk of courts, it appeared that the investor was attempting to hide assets and refusing to turn over documents, one of which was copies of all renovation agreements. 

Is it a function of pricing being too high?

How likely is it the court will side with them.  

Value was added through targeted renovations totaling $15,000, focusing on both aesthetic and functional improvements.

If you must, filing in small claims court

Placed functional antiques in every room, an antique persian rug, a few animal skins.

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

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.