I understand it's a trial and error process but I would just like to be sure I have the bulk of everything right.

with only recourse civil trial against closing agent?

You will find the tools that best meet your needs through trial, error, and customization* Find someone (preferrably a couple) who has a few rentals already in place in the area and ask if they would be willing to share their standard lease form with you, and ask why they like their form specifically. * Expect and embrace the fact you will make mistakes on this first one.

A 7-day trial for an external paid service shouldn't be labeled with "search this database", but rather, "enter your credit card". 

Overall I am glad I did it.I had them book the first two weeks via Airbnb as a sort of trial period - I then switched them to a short term lease for their exact dates to avoid the Airbnb fees and other taxes.

And with COVID if he asks for a jury trial its likely he won't be in trial court for a few years? 

The truth is, you could read 100 books and still not know enough because certain things need to be learned through trial-and-error.

But trial and error is a big part of the game here, so you can try listing each way and see how it books and change accordingly.  

I could write a book on the days nursing bloody knuckles, years of no vacations, junker cars that no date would be seen dead in, maxed out credit card frugality & the proverbial, mentally exhausting, room-mate trials & tribulations. 

The truth is, you could read 100 books and still not know enough because certain things need to be learned through trial-and-error.