If you did not do an appraisal, it won't cost you anything, I would find a reputable lender like @Chris Mason and start again.

Best way to grab accurate data is to walk through potential rehab jobs with reputable contractors

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck and let me know if you have any questions. 

We are still waiting on a court date.Each month, an extension of the original sales contract has been agreed upon and signed by the buyer and seller.My concern is what happens to all the money the buyer has invested if for whatever reason this deal does not go through.Are there laws or contract clauses that are typically included in a sale contract that results in a consequence for a seller that does not actually sell the house to the buyer, fulfilling their contract?

What third party administrators are reputable and have the lowest fees (I'm a Vanguard guy...and of the opinion that small management fees can kill your long term returns). 

Alternately, depending on your state a title company or reputable foreclosure trustee can be named in the mortgage as foreclosure trustee, who would only “Spring” into action in the event of default.Payments under the note can be structured by check or auto-pay, depending on the parties needs.Attaching amortization schedule is a good idea for amortized loans.

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck and let me know if you have any questions. 

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.

@remingtonlyman even a BiggerPockets contributor got scammed by a 1031 intermediary with good reputation and he did a video on it. ( His name starts with Chris) When choosing just has to make sure they carry good insurance in case something goes wrong.

Reputation is everything.