While I'm not in your market, I think I can help you by asking you to provide more specifics as far as your requests, i.e. what type of contacts are you looking for (contractors, lenders, PMs, etc.).

For maintenance requests, a handyman can be provided a temporary code, perform the repair, and leave without needing the door opened for them.This is also a common strategy with short term rentals (i.e.

I'm to the point where I'm encouraging many new bookings requests to actually not book. 

Some additional items to make sure are considered:Make sure you include a due diligence period that starts only when you've received all requested docsPart of those docs should include bank statements so you can verify rent roll against actuals (and reviewing the statements may also bring to light other aspects you wouldn't have been aware of otherwise)Security deposits should be transferred to new PMPro-rated rents for the month of close are transferred to new owners and reflected on HUDA list of all section 8 tenants, if any.

Because of the uncertainty of the market I pushed the envelope further to request an additional 5 year extension option with a higher interest rate to help protect both parties.

But there's a limit to a tenant needing help and having that request turn into an entitlement!

As Broker, we do see request for showings for our rents. 

Further to which, bank initiated the expedite appraisal to the appraisal company however couple days later Shelter-in-place order was effective because of which appraisal company kept the appraisal request on hold.

Many (should be all of them) state it goes MTM if neither party requests a change at end of lease.

To request a forbearance, the borrower must submit a request to his or her loan servicer and affirm that he or she is experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 emergency.