as I understand it, all of the JP courts (assuming Harris county here) are not making a judgement on or serving any notices for evictions, so even if you tried, there would be no procedural movement forward anyways... at least until they resume that function.

I was listening to what others said when I first started against my better judgement and it was a waste of time and money.

In addition to title searches, how else are you able to confirm there are no other liens or judgements on the properties?

The LLC is a benefit if the judgement against you exceeds your coverage.

While it is very difficult to collect on a judgement in Texas, your sister has a good chance to collect someday as the property is most likely non-exempt

In other words, can you file suit in small claims court for money owed to get a judgement?

Use judgement and extend grace when warranted, but not too much grace - plenty of rich "beggers" out there too.

that has happened to me so often i forgot how many times. our lovely C D class tenants who are judgement proof they simply dont pay the last months rent and never ask for their deposit and move out :(  

Better to have a judgement than a bankruptcy which will screw you up for 7 years .

Don’t let your rose-colored glasses cloud your judgement.