What else should I be working on in the meantime prior to listing the lots for sale to get ready for this sort of transaction?

The prior owner converted the garage into a 2b/1ba private suite (so now I have a 6bed 4bath home - but no garage) a garage is important to add value to the home.Here's to a prosperous 2025!

Then get photos and get third party verification that everything was done right prior to making your final payment to the contractor.

Should I just follow the instructions and do it myself, or is it advisable to hire legal help?  

Hello BP - I am seeking advice and samples for move-out and cleaning instructions to provide my tenants.  

The sellers have not been responsive when asked to provide that information, which is why I was wondering if it's a typical practice prior to submitting an offer. 

The only way to reverse these is to prove the tax collector screwed up on notification and that is primarily done by counting the days in the newpaper.. they must publish for 21 consecutive days prior to the sale.

It sounds like you will not have lived in the property for 2 out of the 5 years immediately prior to selling it. 

I am assuming that these expenses should be factored into your budget prior to calculating your cash flow.

I would speak with them prior to buying anything if it was me.