Rather than hire as many sales people to do follow ups--set up automated text messages, emails, letters, or postcards to be sent to your best prospects.- Podio has really good integration with other services--like RightSignature for eSignature, Google Docs/Drive, Dropbox, Twilio for SMS, Lob for physical mail--either for marketing or other workflows like invoicing, and a ton of other services.  

I would imagine the best actions would be to immediately fire the management company, pass the keys onto a new one, sue the old one in small claims court for the listed damages.

What steps would you recommend to minimize damages and resolve this issue efficiently?

Especially if seller just received a windfall from the sale it is definitely worth suing for damages.

However, if for example, the company did not install or disconnect the washer and dryer correctly (such as leaving a valve on) while water is turned off prematurely, causing damage, what language do you put in the Lease to also hold other parties accountable such as ALE and appliance install company?   

This in itself is an understated benefit because its a real pain having to explain to a lender, prospective employer etc. why your name is in the docket. 

Houses that sustained fire events have long term consequences including structural damage and mold that results from water intrusion required to extinguish the fire.

For instance today I analyzed a prospective deal that is a 3 unit.

The next thing I would do is drive a few prospective areas that I might want to invest in later.

Tenant further acknowledges and agrees that they shall be liable for all damages to _______ system due to intentional or negligent acts by the tenant, it's invitees, guest,  agents or licensees"