Does anyone have a template or method that they use in order to screen tenants effectively in order to reduce the risk of non payment and damage to the property? 

Depending on the severity of smoke damage and structural issues, it could be a huge challenge for first time flip.

Usually if it is something no HoA I solve the issues but now the prolem is under the HoA mercy that seems to careless and the water damages are severe and scary on the photos.

Along with a kiddy-pool sized litterbox in one corner of a room, cat urine and feces in the OTHER corner of the room on the carpet (newly installed by the seller when I bought), and a smell that made my eyes water walking in the front door.The lease has a clause for Tenant-Caused Damages resulting from tenant negligence.

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Tons of double sided tape used which results in a fair amount of extra effort to restore (most cases paint comes right off the wall requiring patching sanding etc, some cases Good-off was effective.

I expect that I may have excessive damage on this home as well. 

On the disclosure form, the seller had indicated “no” to any known damages.

Quote from @Alex Tang: One of my rentals was heavily damaged by a fire after Thanksgiving. 

Insurance typically covers only the directly damaged area, not undamaged flooring, even if it's continuous.