The lender claims this is the only the title company  that provides the suitable title insurance policy 

He’s from out of state and claims to be relocating for work.

Hi Andrea, You may already have this info, but here's the site for the JoCo tax foreclosure sales: https://www.jocogov.org/dept/legal/tax-foreclosure...There isn't one scheduled right now.However, there are regular foreclosure auctions in JoCo as well. 

After removing the window, the tenant started raising concerns of exposure to Asbestos (tenant claims to be an expert in Asbestos).

Any “real” lease must be honored. if the repairs are sub $10k you should be able to get a regular mortgage.

After removing the window, the tenant started raising concerns of exposure to Asbestos (tenant claims to be an expert in Asbestos).

Many lenders will list broad loan parameters right on their websites, and some will offer regular email blasts with their weekly updated rates. 

And why have an eviction on their record when all they have to do is give me proof they have no more claim on the unit. 

the old leases run with the property and are as valid with the old owners signature, as though you had signed it yourself. you can both sign an addendum stating that ownership has changed, but that would be redundant from a contract perspective. more importantly, before taking possession, you want an estoppel agreement signed by current owner and tenant which agrees to the current rents, deposits, and contract terms. otherwise you can take possession and tenant can claim he has prepaid rent for next 3 month or old owner verbally agreed to let him have 5 large dogs.

You'd have responsibility of it.But if you wanted to play hardball I guess you could claim it's outside the scope, but I think if it went to court you'd lose based on inspection and other work items..You could always try to ask what kind of resolution the tenant is seeking and then maybe come to a compromise.