I'll push back on that "add value in return" to a mentor notion.

Private money lending bridges the gap between speed and flexibility for investors while offering lenders a secure way to grow their returns.

Assuming you have already provided the late notice, which is something you should do, I recommend finding a lawyer that focuses on evictions at your jurisdiction and just hire them to do the eviction. 

I can say the number of private messages I received lately from people offering private money is off the charts, which I also find comical as they clearly did not read my profile - and yes my response back is not very kind to them. 

. - Your return on equity with this house is terrible. 

I'm a bit late but want to reach out to the community to see what might be my best bets to get my money back (file judgement, etc.).

Look for properties that have past due taxes more than 3 months, one that always pay late, ones with multiple listings ids say 15 or more, go through the obits from 1 year and beyond- not recent.  

I wish I had started earlier but better late than never. 

Using a loan lets you spread your money across more deals, scale faster, and potentially see bigger returns.

Loopnet any deal older than 12 months, Tax GIS consistently late or 6 months past due, any property that changed hands thru probate after 12 months, Texas property tax sales land only not at auction just offlist properties, etc7.