You are definitely going to want to get a lawyer and as soon as possible.This will sound harsh.In your story, you have made a number of very poor decisions about how you purchased and managed this property. 

Or is it just better to use a lawyer?

They offer great advice on handling these situations, including tips on dealing with the sheriff and eviction procedure, as well as navigating money judgment collection.In terms of whether you should hire a lawyer or manage it yourself, it depends on the complexity of your specific case and your comfort level with the process.

Yesterday morning, I asked my lawyer to send 30 day notices to a homeowners for whom the three years redemption period has expired.

This is a true boutique law area, and most lawyers should just have the grace to say they don't know, instead of shooting from the hip and giving out wrong advice. 

You may to buy them but getting a state/city specific lease that is reviewed by a lawyer is worth the cost.

I sent him a letter from my lawyer to honor his part of the deal.

They are lawyers so can appeal through the whole process essentially for free.

Our notary drafted an agreement, our lawyer reviewed everything, and we scheduled the land appraisal to satisfy our lender.Now, the seller is suddenly not satisfied with the financing timeline and is hesitating.

Agree $800 seems overrpriced for a room, especially since it seems like he is acting as a live in nanny, the lawyer seems out of touch.