The result may have been different had the investor required the homeowner to see independent legal counsel regarding the initial transactions to prevent claims of ‘over reaching’ and ‘duress.’" 

Does anyone have a good person to contact to try and figure out what issue is so it can be prevented? 

Basically, you are stuck in limbo until the the case is dismissed because the automatic stay prevents you from foreclosing.I've read that some borrowers (especially the ones that are legitimately trying to pay their debts) will file a POC on behalf of creditors, which they are allowed to do.

Would love to learn a little more about what you're current strategy is and what's preventing you from pushing forward to the next level!

You could sign contracts with him that would prevent him from going around you, but then again build the relationship and there should be no reason he's not happy to pay a fee for bringing him the property.Also, keep in mind your fee doesn't have to be huge, or even proportional to the size of the project.

This would prevent any personal use of property owned by your Solo 401k.

Might be tougher to blame them for watching this if it got stopped up with leaves that were not their fault.Now if they stuffed a rag in the drain (in the lease or not) I would think they would be negligent and be responsible for this repair.Might be best to make this as idiot proof as humanly possible to prevent or minimize issues with this.Maybe also setup an inspection in the fall after leaves have fallen to check this specifically along with rest of property.

City codes prevent me from, say, converting a house garage into a dance/commercial video studio. -- Short/medium term low cost of living and long term passive income.--  Pursue art full time within the next 3-7 years. 

If this person is unscrupulous, what is preventing them from entering information from a friend (or some other hapless victim)? 

There are laws in place for some state that prevent evictions or delay them until after teh cold months have passed.