File for a llc or a partnership? 

When can eviction be filed?

On top of that, they spent over $800 in the span of ~50 vacant days.Long story short, I am willing to pay Meridian Property Managment (in Memphis) the average cost of utilities, but that only comes out to $438.75 for the days they were there.This would make me $372.73 (utilities owed) + $200 (they did not replace a fixture, as confirmed by my realtor) short of what they are asking for, and they are threatening to file a lien (presumably mechanic's) if it isn't "paid in full."

Then, if they were still in possession on the next date, we would file for eviction and go from there. 

I’ll take you up on the offer to share the excel file you are using. jairozta gmail.com.

I did not file the taxes yet for 2019.

@Zane BiggsYou might want to check out the website, Khan Academy, under the subject of "Renting vs. buying", the buyrent.xls file can be downloaded from the "questions" section.

Lastly, are all entities required to file tax returns and does this structure, notwithstanding the liability advantages, seem overkill? 

I think the one other extenuating variable that we didn't discuss may make a fund less desirable for a LP is when the assets in the funds are in different states which can complicate tax filing status.  

Eviction starts with the filing at the court house.