I was curious as to why there had been no contact with the borrower.As you mentioned it seems like a more savvy borrower who's going to play the system.

Sounds to me as if they like to play the victim card.    

You might also post a meetup wanting to play the Cashflow game, see how many people show up.

Something will work out if you play the volume bidding game.

Been there done that, not with a lawyer but with tenets who know how to play the system.They are called professional renters, and that's what he's doing, He's going to stay there as long as possible with out paying rent and is putting the money in his pocket at your expense and doesn't give a rats "BEEP" if you lose the house or end up in the street.He has declared war on you, your family,your money and your life, Get a bull dog of a lawyer who take pride in the profession, go after eviction,judgment for all back rent,late fees,court costs,filing fees anything you can attach.

Wealth building, which is the goal of real estate investing, is a long term play (the point of Ben's article).  

Well in the technology age its nearly impossible to do this now, however before computers and the internet people did this all the time I hear from older investors. pretty crazy but hey you gotta learn to play the game!

Then, play the "follow up" game.So, be sure the offer is on all of your marketing whether it's your website, newspaper ad, postcards, business cards, etc.Also, do open houses. 

What I'm going through now, reminds me to a memory of my tax prepare, of about 10 years, said to me, "play the game, leave the rest up to me"; in essence, put your money into the system, pay your da*n taxes and I will get you an amazing return.This system worked great, until I wanted to start a REI business.So, have you been swayed one way or the other, claiming a mound of business deductions on your business or personal taxes or just biting the bullet and writing the check?

Just learn them and play the game....