It needs to be convenient and minimal distractions.Hiring or making a Team full of local and experienced professionals that are willing to help you.  

My clients were able to get everything taken care of while under contract, without any delay on closing.

We do have a real estate agent assisting us in finding renters and with the showings, however, I'm not really sure we should have a first "bad start"Should we minimize the risk of the "buts" by requesting a higher upfront deposit (e.g.: 3 rents in advance)?

We do have a real estate agent assisting us in finding renters and with the showings, however, I'm not really sure we should have a first "bad start"Should we minimize the risk of the "buts" by requesting a higher upfront deposit (e.g.: 3 rents in advance)?

In addition, we want to minimize the amount of TLC-work we need to do because we want to focus our energies elsewhere.  

It needs to be convenient and have minimal distractions.  

I'm sorry for my delay, but it was a busy time and did not know how this situation is going to end.

@Phillip Vaughan I believe you are referring to delayed financing.

I am more worried as to what risks I should be aware of when making such a big move and what I can do to minimize those risks.

Seller then backed out of agreement for crawlspace insulation (which we elected at the time not to push), however the additional work of the french drain/sump pump does not meet Form 34 agreement.At this point, the seller is offering a minimal credit (not enough to cover the outstanding work from the Form 34) and not addressing the issue of the crawlspace insulation originally agreed to in writing prior to the submission of the offer.