I post frequently about the unnecessary complexities of most real estate investors asset protection structures and the point I normally emphasize is the lack of attention placed on the day to day operations that are far more critical to reducing liability exposure.

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. 

I still had a lot of questions but it's a very complex topic and I knew I still had a lot to learn, and about real estate investing in general. 

How likely is it the court will side with them.  

If you must, filing in small claims court

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

Managing a multi-unit property can be more complex, so consider your level of involvement.Have you received any offers for a lower down payment than 25%?

They're all booked with large complexes repairing balconies.They also yellow tagged our railings as being too short.

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.

In Franklinton there are plenty of large projects going on that will bring massive growth to the west side of Columbus, such as the Peninsula Development, which is a multiphase project that will erect a 24 story apartment complex featuring a grocery store, a multi use office space building, and a new hotel featuring a two-story Pins Mechanical venue.