Good post.We use a competent SEC attorney that creates all our docs and does the state filings. 

The forms are online, and it costs $100 per filing. 

If you do not regularly file for evictions, you'd best retain an attorney. 

I reply firmly that the rent has been late for the past two months as well as this month and she will have to vacate the property.Again, crickets...There are few days until the 10 day notice period expires and I can formally file for eviction.So I reached out to lawyers in the area and they ask for retainers up to $3k and some $300 consultation fees.

Finally I came to my senses and served them a 'Notice to pay rent or vacate by the 10th of January' after which I plan to file an eviction.

After doing what I felt was enough research—even though the sales pitch was a bit pushy—I decided to move forward.Their pamphlet outlined several guarantees and provided additional details.

I manage 400 rentals and the most significant claim ever filed was a kitchen fire that cost $20,000.

If he doesn't move out you have to go to your county precinct office and file for eviction, at which time they will give you a court date and a constable will notify your tenant of the court date.  

Additionally, your brother would inherit your cost basis in the property, which could result in significant capital gains tax if he sells the property later.

Additionally, how many calls does it typically take you to successfully close a deal using this approach?