The applications can be downloaded and fillout via PDF and sent back.

Yeah, here you go. https://www.fhfa.gov/DataTools/Downloads/Documents/Conforming-Loan-Limits/FullCountyLoanLimitList2018_HERA-BASED_FINAL_FLAT.PDF

I would download a 1003 app, have them fill it out and see a mortgage broker.Tell them to have the mortgage broker talk to you about a lease option.1003https://www.fanniemae.com/singlefamily/selling-servicing-guide-formsYou want to know how they look at FICO income, debt, DTI, etc.Does not have to be FHA.

I was able to do an upgrade while they were there and it was was a seamless turnover.

@Doug Poff  if you pop on Brie schmidts turn key reviews site she has many podcasts of actual owners Brie does a fantastic job interviewing them and getting into the nuts and bolts of buying turn key.. one of the guest has posted on this thread even... if you like listening to those things I would recommend that.. plus I wrote an e book on the subject that you can down load from the site as well.

You did not mention you are using a realtor, if that is correct, when you download the Purchase Contract, find the Seller Financing clause, work your terms and present the offer. 

I can be 5 steps away from the property or 5,000mi away and set up codes seamlessly within 5mins for last minute reservations.

There are plenty of books from gurus with simple forms in them that you can usually download if you buy the book.

As a host, is it recommended to provide apps on the Smart TV with log ins already set up (which would cost monthly fees) or to just have the apps downloaded on the Smart TV whereby the guests would log into their respective apps? 

The owner should have a CSV file (down-loaded from VRBO or AIR) on their computer that will show everything you need.