Here's the link to the meetuphttps://www.meetup.com/Roseville-Real-Estate-Investing/events/236781609/

Someone who is foreclosed upon now (a public event, because of the newspaper notices and the real estate agent yard signs afterwards) will be stigmatized by at least some of their friends, relatives and co-workers.

I've been reading and going to different investing events. 

I have 2 questions.1) Should I pursue this in small claims court or engage an attorney.2) Do I pursue the late rent amount each month or pursue the entire amount after the lease ends at the end of May or when a new tenant moves in whichever occurs first.

In any event, you can't use a 1031 to buy a primary residence......could you use a 1031 for "3 out of the 4 new units", and owner occupy the 1 unit, I don't know.  

Population increases are still occurring at a solid rate as job growth continues and the sunshine is out 350 some days a year.Are you familiar with Mesa and the condo markets?

There is more to South Philadelphia then just Point Breeze and each neighborhood has it good and bads to it depending on what you are trying to accomplish.Would highly suggest attending some RCO or CDC neighborhood events as well as there zoning meetings to get a grasp of where the development is going and does it fit your wheel house.

You can also find out when the meetings are in the "Community" > "Networking Events" link on BP.

I had wondered what would happen in the event a spiteful owner signed 10 year leases for $1/mo just prior to losing a property to foreclosure.  

Have you tried any direct mail marketing, talking to wholesalers, networking events, checking public records for foreclosures, or even calling 'For Rent' signs and asking if they'd want to sell?