Establish list of critical vendors/services with summarized contract info and contact details:- Pest control (termite bonds?)

Buying old listings is like mining any lead source, it's a numbers game.

So don't stop with this single source.

If you believe that the flip is relatively low risk (given that you dont have to buy the house its not as risky as other flips) you could see if you could raise the repair cash from a source like that.

Did you get the cabinets locally or from an online source?

Also, what is a good source to find the appropriate offers/contracts so that I am protecting myself and my clients

You just don't have easy online or convenient access.First, I'd get the principal in a mindset of 'salvaging' something and pushing all risk and time into her side of the transaction.Then, you can schlep down to the courthouse or send a courier or attorney service and get copies of original file, or at least the critical Order.

BP is a great source of knowledge :)

@Nick Hedberg, no, I haven't used Turnkey, but I am developing a setup Team to help me with my research and to be ready for me or my sourced Investors to pull the trigger (ie. not turnkey).Companies that specialize in selling Turnkey Properties will often/usually have the required after-market services available through them too - at their (full retail, plus admin fee) prices.

You should check out Paper Source at http://papersourceonline.com/the-complete-package/ for some basic training, although you should also start networking since the relationships really keep this business well oiled.