This is a big part of the problem "AMH, formerly American Homes 4 Rent, grew its portfolio of single-family homes by 8.5% between 2019 and 2021, but its fee revenue grew by two-thirds during this time period, according to the group's securities filings.

Even if you can track down their bank accounts, you can file the garnishment once and collect whatever is in the account.

A few years earlier in 2012 I had filed for bankruptcy and was just now eligible to buy a house.

sec edgar search. you will need to know the name of the actual entity - but also you need to understand the process, as the SEC does not tell you who is or is not current, you need to understand the filing requirements etc. 

I do know an independent landlord in our area that has one duplex and a fair housing organization filed a suit against him two years ago and he has had to defend it.  

If you are moving it from a personal name to an LLC there is an exemption form for taxes you also have to fill out and file along with transferring the deed.

Then file suit to foreclose, if no one redeems or demands a sale you will quiet title and get the deed.  

You must file the lawsuit and then you must obtain the order.If you purchased a tax certificate under the old system (people bid up the purchase price) you are not allowed to cut the timber while you have only a tax certificate, which is the time period up to three years after the auction.

Would you work with attorney on lawsuit or file everything through small claims court yourself?

$3,000 for a personal return (filing single) and 6 properties (no LLC or Corp) does not seem reasonable.