Rents and security deposits should always and can akways be dealt with outside of closing specifically so they don't mingle with and cloud the 1031 proceeds.  

You should be concerned, because if you want your roommate to move out and he will not agree to leave, you will not be able to evict him in a court of law, only your landlord will be able to do that.

I call the court house to find out what is going on.

How are the courts going to price the value of his work...it's a messy situation if all goes south.

Then, he/she will be able to help you construct a plan that will enable you to reach your short-term goals and reap the benefits needed for the proceeds and resources that your long-term goals will require.

A 50% range is far too much uncertainty to proceed with purchasing in my opinion. 

Then, he/she will be able to help you construct a plan that will enable you to reach your short-term goals and reap the benefits needed for the proceeds and resources that your long-term goals will require.

Have you checked into you local Foreclosure Auctions held by the Clerk of the Court, or Tax Deed Sales by same?

I would start at podcast 1 and proceed to listen, and read the BP articles as they come out.

Seems the courts in OH and NJ are find this to be the case.