If we exhaust every other effort I'm guessing I'd need to take this to court? 

Going big too soon can pay off big, or crush you in a hurry.It's a risk tolerance thing really and the ability to withstand unforseen financial setbacks that will keep you in the game.Lastly, single family vs multi family is another discussion.

If you don't have DTI issues or need to bypass seasoning requirements, then generally going the portfolio route isn't going to be your best option until you exhaust your access to Conventional mortgages.

My biggest problem is im wasting to much time knocking door to door, calling, texting, exhausting all efforts even the sit and wait for them to come home cause their avoiding you method to collect rents. 

My biggest problem is im wasting to much time knocking door to door, calling, texting, exhausting all efforts even the sit and wait for them to come home cause their avoiding you method to collect rents.

In my many years of experience I've only send a handful of partnerships withstand the test of time.

This is a second floor (top floor) unit in Chicago.We think the water might be getting in through the roof ventilation for the microwave/stove exhaust -- then travelling along the exhaust pipes to the microwave which is over the stove, and dripping down.  

Heating - if the furnace has a plastic exhaust vent then it's high efficiency, if its metal your heating costs will be higher.

Its exhausting.....6.

I hear ads on the radio from time to time of certain charities accepting real estate donations, that would likely give you a tax deduction but make sure you check with a tax professional or attorney for tax matters though.Believe me when I say that I have exhausted every possible way of getting rid of the property or putting it to some form of use.