@Tori Roy, I can’t point you to the court records, but I remember learning that anti-trust laws prevent NAR from limiting MLS access to Realtors.I think the solution for you is a no-frills, no-desk-fee broker plus signing up for your local MLS without joining the Realtor board attached to it.I’d suggest doing a little googling, then calling your local Realtor board and inquiring (dare I say “badgering”) them about buying MLS access without joining.Good luck!

Some people want this added separation, some don't since an LLC can still be "pierced" in court so they choose to protect themselves with correct liability insurance instead.

Add costs for lawyer and court fees. 

If the owner lives in California and their name is on the contract, then the owner may be required to show up in court for legal matters.

If during the next 2.5 years, the owner redeems the property i get the money + interest back, but lets say they do not redeem the property. 3)  Within the last 6 -3 months of the expiration of the redemption period, I will file a petition at the circuit court for the tax deed 4)  At the same time, after filing the petition for deed, I will need to send "Notice of Expiration of period of Redemption" Take Notice to the county so they can mail it to the home owners and any interested parties informing them to redeem asap. 5) I will subtax early the following taxes as soon as they are generated by the county. 6) Inform the property owner in three ways, certified mail from the Circuit Court Clerk, being personally served by, the Sheriff’s office; and notice being published in a local newspaper. 7)If the taxes are not paid and the last date to redeem passes, the tax buyer can apply to the Circuit Court for an Order directing the County Clerk’s office to issue a tax deed to the tax buyer.

This is not legal advice please consult with you attorney).Consider a step-by-step process increasing the pressure on the tenant with each step while accumulating documentation (which will be needed in Eviction Court):As per the prior comment, first contact the State Agency sponsoring/funding the Section 8 payments and document for them all the issues to see if a resolution can be reached.

- Does pursuing the tenant involve obtaining a court judgment, or can I simply invoice the tenant and then involve a collection agency if they don't pay?

First if the country has appointed Apostilles then you will sign in front of a notary from the country you are in and then take that doc to the apostille at the local court house and have them verify and sign off on all documents and then you send that full package to US title company handling the transaction.If it is a country with no Apostilles(not all countries have them), then you will need to sign docs at Embassy which means needing an appointment in advance which can be tricky.

Do you believe it significantly enhanced the appeal or functionality of your space?

If they pay by check keep a copy in your file so you know where they bank.Utah allows small claims cases up to $11,000 so there is little reason to pay an attorney unless you're terrified of appearing in court and think you'll panic.