@Ethan JosiahThere are a lot of people on this site in your same exact shoes.

Its just that I never had to deal with listing an short sale (so I can't completely put myself in the listing agent's shoes), and certainly first time dealing with short sale from investor's perspective and not as an owner resident, which makes the world of difference. 

What would you do if you were in my shoes?

I would love to hear some thoughts, ideas and advice from you guys on my train of thought if you were in my shoes?

If I were in your shoes, I'd find all the information regarding tenant/landlord laws in your area.  

Be prepared to demand shoes off at all times, and I highly recommend walk rugs/area rugs for ALL high traffic areas.YouTube is your friend.If you think you've bought enough sand paper, double it.  

You probably try on different shoes/pants before you buy a pair...this is way more important than shoes or pants...try on many different banks before making a decision. 

If I was in your shoes.

With a MFU, you can at lease coerce appreciation by raising rents.Never shoe-horn a purchase just to close the deal; you'll be sorry down the road.

Put yourself in the sellers shoes, would you want to be under the impression that some one was going to buy your home all while the person you assume is going to buy your home hasn't even found a buyer to provide the necessary funds to close the transaction?