Should I just present the most likely option and include a clause in Paragraph 11 allowing me to modify financing arrangements?

Here you will find lots of great info, network and maybe arrange some partnerships.

If an owner in Los Angeles already has an auction date is there a cut off date that they can make arrangements to sell the house themselves?

In this case I would negotiate a fee arrangement and not tie it to profit.

This will be a house hacking arrangement.  

I just commit to agents that if they show me a property and I want to buy it, I'll submit the offer through them.When you get out of your exclusive arrangement, I'd be happy to help you....whether it's to submit an offer on the property in question, or to find another one(s).  

I confronted her that I don't feel comfortable with people entering my home when I'm not there because of my valuable possessions and my dogs, and that I'd like the 24 hr notice so that I can make arrangements and also make sure the house is as presentable as possible, considering packing and moving will be taking place.

And if you want a Skype guest in the future, we can probably arrange something ^^

I will have the sole and exclusive right to purchase the property at any time of my choosing for the nominal amount of $1 from the seller and whatever arrangement I might make agreeable to satisfy the relevant creditor bank's remaining debt.

I am interested in learning about syndicating and sponsorship for bigger deals and properties.