I seeking to acquire a 16 unit apartment complex.  

I'd say for 90% of the people who tell me they want to create LLCs, it really doesn't make sense, and just adds a level of complexity and expense to their investments. 

Vet that is interested in house hacking my way up to apartment complexes and I am considering Houston as a location for that purpose.

Think of SD the way courts do “a shield not a sword”

Already filed with the court for damages via the attorney.

Hey Jacob,Hiring a real estate attorney can be a smart move, especially for navigating the legal complexities involved in purchasing foreclosed properties.

I'd slowly sell them if they are all in one complex. 

Once you win in SC Court and have your Judgement, then you take the next step and Record that Judgement. 

In a judicial foreclosure state, the process must be conducted through the courts with a judge making a ruling.

This gives you recourse if the buyer stops making payments as you can have the courts enforce this performance deed and transfer ownership back to you.Just make sure you have a competent REAL ESTATE attorney review the documents prior to signing them to ensure that everything is properly worded to ensure you are protected.