You’d be much further ahead just collecting cash to pay expenses from the person instead of filing and claiming income hoping for a tax break or advantage .

He will most likely be awarded treble (triple) damages.He should make contemporaneous notes and collect any documentation he has for evidence, but this is likely to be a slam dunk in court.

Extensions are a pain and cost sellers money. 

Based on everything I have heard I am not expecting to actually collect any of the damages that should be awarded to me so I feel like paying the lawyer is just throwing good money after bad and I can file everything on my own for about a hundred bucks. 

@Ryan Ellis & Account Closed: I was thinking the same thing but did not want my post to get too long... with your network of people in the area, see if someone else would be willing to take it over (either sell the note for them to collect or evict and occupy). 

The lease states that tenant shall vacate premises on termination of the agreement unless;1) landlord and tenant have extended this agreement in writing or signed a new agreement; 2) mandated by local rent control law; or 3) landlord accepts rent from tenant, in which case a month to month tenancy shall be created which either party may terminate as specified in paragraph 2a2a states either party may terminate in writing with 30 says notice (paraphrased)Last May the tenant and I signed an agreement, rent increased 12.5% and the main verbiage is:Specifically, the Parties agree to extend the Lease as per Provision 2A/B “Month to month & Lease” The extension to run month to month beginning October 1, 2018 at a monthly rent of $XXXX and requires a 60 day notice on the part of either tenant or landlord in order to terminate the agreement.

How do I report this to the credit agencies and go about collecting my money?

During that process, I asked around extensively and got several recommendations for Jon Vander Vliet at ParkPlace homes. 

My question is is there any benefit to having an LLC collect rent money.

Yes, protected buyer list, or protection clause.I found for CA: a broker must deliver to the seller the list of protected buyers no later than the end of the listing period or any extension or cancellation.It does not talk about length though.