So if someone tells you, it does not matter about liens behind you - it does.There’s one more ; the borrower has increased debt service and when it either turns negative or leaves nothing “in their pocket” they may lose interest in the property, decide to stop paying all mortgages, and put whatever income they can into their pocket until they lose the property to foreclosure or one of the lenders obtains a court order prohibiting such.   

This leaves a smaller balance disputed but if you do not pay them anything until its resolved, it could lead to issues if it goes to court.3.

Of course the co-signer should be significantly stronger in ALL areas as compared to the applicant...usually this is a parent or relative, and they should be well established, with ownership of real estate for years; long and stable employment; no, or very distant, criminal and traffic court records; well funded SAVINGS/IRA's or stock market accounts.

@Sandee SampsonA construction attorney would be who to contact but you are going to spend a lot more than $7000 in getting this resolved against a builder.Also let’s say you win, the courts could also say you didn’t pay for a retaining wall which is needed so it’s a betterment to the property so you would still need to pay for the wall and they would be responsible for some soil etc.

I've seen success in Washington Court House, Ohio.

However, if you do anything illegal and you have to defend yourself against Mexican nationals, entities or the government in a court of law in Mexico, good luck to you.And this is where the problems lie.

They use an eviction service for serving the tenant and coordinating with the courts. 

Focus on key areas first (like floors, walls, kitchen, or bathroom), which may help you handle the costs more gradually, even if it means moving in furniture or updating fixtures down the line.Also, since the tenant left it in rough shape, be sure to document all the damage (photos, receipts) in case you decide to pursue reimbursement through their security deposit or in court.

Always do your due diligence folks, search for their name on here, check for criminal and civil court cases in the county they live/do business in, etc. 

The declaration identifies the would-be buyer as trustee; and the current owner as the beneficiary of the trust.