@Leo R AriasI am assuming he is a licensed contractor and you have a contract that has a schedule in it.First you can file a complaint with the licensing board then terminate him for cause - but it will cost you 3x the $ probably to fix everythingYou have been too patient with this.

Also the AC unit was stolen before tenant moved in (thieves climbed a fence) so I'm out $4700 (labor and unit) - didn't file an insurance claim because my premium would go up.

You have to file a complaint in Superior Court and appear for trial.

With Land Trust you still have to file with IRS and state and form 1041 so that also not so secret.The trustee has to be honorable, which you never know with money...Title theft happens, it's rare.

The buyer called me about 2 weeks later telling me he had filed for eviction, and the sheriff was going to evict that day.  

If they are good officers, they will suggest to you that you file a temporary restraining order against them. 

I just found out that he filed liens on 3 of my properties after he was fired, illegally clouding the titles. 

At least in Missouri, and depending on size, you typically have to test your waste water monthly/quarterly, and then you have to file a form quarterly with DNR which reports the status of your treatment facility.  

I am ready to file a lawsuit. 

So just be sure that this doesn't qualify as offering significant services which would change you tax filing status.Usually if you refer a guest to a boat rental place or whatever and get nothing, it isn't an issue, but sometimes when offer the ability to book something like a chef, it can be construed as significant service offering.Double check with your tax pro just to be sure.