I researched everything I could about this whole deal and he does not need to sell this property to satisfy the deceased's debts.

If you're satisfied with their performance after your weekly check in, tell them you want to proceed as is.

Does anybody with knowledge of Tulsa County policy know how soon before auction a tax lien can be satisfied so that the property is pulled from auction?

I'll be satisfied with cash-flow positive properties, and low-cost fixed rate debt.Real estate has always been the investment vehicle of choice, and will reasonably so continue to be.

That is another reason why I feel like the timing mismatches levied by venture capitalists looking to exit to satisfy their LPs is dangerous, especially when coupled with marketplace business models that generate negative cash flows.  

I didn't look into why the judge made their decision, but especially due to the case being seen in California, they were probably trying to satisfy the recent political environment of sensitivity towards discrimination.

(And on top of that, if he's a typical hand-to-mouth contractor with debt up to his eyeballs, he may not have assets enough to satisfy a judgment even if you get one.)It would probably be better for you to chalk it up to an expensive learning experience (unfortunately, there are lots of those in this business), try to analyze how you ended up in this situation and how you can prevent it for the future, and drive forward with getting the house done and on the market while you still have time before the holiday slowdown.I wouldn't let him get off unscathed, though.

One other option that our folks will choose that saves a bit in exchange fees and lot in reduced stress is to pick fewer properties - enough to satisfy the exchange but buy them in cash. 

Paid $500 to have trash removed. mortgage payment $1,217 and I get $1,950 a month for cash flow of $733 also got $25,000 option fee from tenant buyer - no repairs needed - don't know the ROI but I'm satisfied - was worth $225,000 now worth $295,000

I'd recommend re-engaging when they can bring you to a showroom/factory/site where work is being performed, and give you names of satisfied customers.