Michael Ealy (and partners) do business as Nassau Investments, check him (them) out on the internet and on YouTube.But like I said before, maybe hiding is the best strategy where you are at, and for the people you deal with--that's your judgement call.Good Luck!

Hi Whitney,Talk to an attorney local to the property.You might be able to get a financial judgement (trebled).Step one might be to get three bids on (comparable) replacement systems.American Standard, Bryant, Carrier, Lennox and Trane are names of some furance and A/C (HVAC) manufactures.And realize a new furnace A/C (HVAC) might force you to change the thermostats too (or not).Trying to figure out costs on this yourself (with any resprayed insulation up there) might be pretty tough, (plus you have to buy whatever new refrigerant is required in your area--and the new stuff can be very very expensive).You might be able to pick the brand you like best, or the one fastest installed vs the cheapest...ask an attorney.Also, in a financial judgement, you have to collect...lien their wages or bank accounts (to the extent you are allowed to do so by THEIR Locality).

Keeping deposits for starters and then getting a judgement in place for the balance of the funds owed. 

Ideally you will want to get a judgement against her.

The courts end up ruling that the bank did in fact foreclose properly in most cases but there are some instances where the judgement is in favor of the previous owner.

I recently filed a Special Civils part for non payment of rent for monetary judgement for my tenant.

I now have a judgement to reclaim some of the lost $, but she has been totally silent and has not replied to any communication, nor shown up in court. 

If and when the Judge gives you a Judgement, you lose a third months Rent by the time the Sheriff shows up to get them out, if they did not move before then.

I've also asked about making use of the existing well/septic, although I anticipate on simply replacing same with the new construction.Our counties aren't very modern -- while tax info is available online, I still have to go to the courthouse to research any other liens/judgements against the current owner to see if there are hidden claims to the property.  

If the tenant doesn't pay any outstanding items above the security deposit we file a judgement for the balance.