You don't want to be starting this process over on August 1.Second, the New Mexico court will award you monetary damages for your unpaid rents, court costs, etc.

Not aware of a client that would award a contractor operating as an individual a major project with the contractor exposed to tons of personal liability.The conflict arises because most general contractors, are used to being retained to source for both materials and labor for the client.

The key for me was finding a good realtor, property manager and banker. 

And it's definitely NOT a given that the court would award the relief sought.

Building relationships with bankers have always been my saving grace in these situations.

This could be an alimony that is court ordered, which in that case my past renters were able to provide documentation with full details regarding start and ending dates, rate of payments (monthly/bi-weekly), and amounts awarded.

Quote from @Christopher Davis: It's important to understand the court will not award you compensation for your personal time.

Since the owner lives in Japan, he would not show up and you are 1) awarded the Judgement.

You have property rights, even though he may have some city leverage being a developer (tax revenue) you need to investigate the zoning allowances awarded to the parcel. 

Umbrella policies say they are their to protect you from large lawsuits and damage awards, but if you read the fine print, their are lots of outs for them to not pay.