Have you done a member search on this site for attorneys @Cheryl Wilson?

If that fails look for the funeral home web site and see if they have any info.  

You said there is no appreciation in site, I think it would be better to find a multi family in the "path of progress" or even in a better area that will be stable, with potential upside, as opposed to this deal that seems mostly negative.  

I’ve found a few good articles on Bigger Pockets – but honestly it seems like there is way too much information on this site to shift through6.

Also, is your contractor- self-performing the work, so that he can keep his costs down?

Instead, focus on the fastest way to legally regain possession of the unit and get it performing again.

The economy is on fire and the bond market isn't getting much traffic due to the fact that the stocks are performing very well.

If your new property management company in New Haven is worth anything, them finding out you are suing the old company shouldn't worry them.If anything it should keep them on their toes to perform and prove their value. 

You might want that in the first year as it increases your cash flow in a period when usually propriety performance is weak and the cash flow is lower (and that could be useful in financing/refinancing said property).

I am new to actively engaging the site.