I am sure each of them has possessed one way ticket to Portugal or to Kenya or to some Caribbean island already LOL LOLThis thread has gone off the rails.

Your likelihood of collecting anything is limited at best, so be thankful it wasn't a costly eviction with them keeping possession for an extended length of time. 

Original Documents: The original of each document or agreement in their possession bearing Nelson’s original-ink signature, to which Versity I is a party. ​

With the quitclaim deed, you would also have color of title -which can be helpful in paying the property taxes and for claiming adverse possession or for later quieting title.

You'll have a minimum of six months before you could take possession, two years for a homestead, and you'll be paying taxes and insurance along the way. 

If you provided proper notice you should be able to file for possession with your local Municiple court.

Cash for keys is just about getting possession peacefully, not about transferring title.In general it sounds like "help me help you" is the best approach, what else has worked for people as far as things to offer?

No alcoholic beverages shall be possessed or consumed by Tenant, or Tenant’s licensees or invitees, unless the person possessing or consuming alcohol is of legal age.

Ken is pretending at a knowledge and experience he does not possess, promoting a scheme that is not legal, and using gaslighting in a desperate action to obfuscate his scheme being uncovered as such, because Kens focus is getting persons on BP to pay him as a Guru for his "training". 

That likely leaves possessions if they all sign  between the roommates to deal with and most states have abandoned property laws on how long they have to keep stuff etc.