This is a judgement call. 

I plan on getting the judgement in court for the eviction and I plan on suing them in small claims court for back rent, cleaning costs and some damages. 

and she never defended but the judge would not give us a summary judgement they don't like us investors buying homes from folks without those folks having their day In court.. she never showed..

I'd get into your state's Housing Laws and go from there.Speaking in general terms, if the tenant doesn't show up the Land Lord wins the judgement and then you schedule the Sheriff. 

They get burnt out repeatedly making judgement calls where they continually try to emotionally connect with the tenant's situation to decide where to draw the line when instead, they could have made the decision once without any pressure on them.

It's California where you don't quite own the property and they reside in the protected grey area a little below being owners and a little above being renters...I hope it ends well, but I would expect to win a meaningless judgement and hope to get the property back by Christmas, just in time for the likely needed renovation.

Agree to litigate in small claims with the stipulation that if you get a recovery judgement you will have to right to post negative reviews of your experience.

Can't you just go to court and when she doesn't show get a judgement by default?

Perhaps the $84k was the principal left on the property and the final judgement amount includes original principal plus and interest that would've been gained? 

Since the property is vacant and the judge awards me a judgement to take possession am I able to start the rehab process?