I showed up today with the 3 properties I'd be interested in watching, along with some basic info I thought I needed... address and my "max" number. 

That and watching basically every podcast.

Wish I had a better response for you but you might want to reach out the file manager who is handling your permit and ask what's the reason for some of these items, sometimes the counter clerks have a check list and end up sending the applicant ( you) that list without considering what you actually need.  

Hello All, I am in the process of screening a possible tenant for my property. The couple was going to apply together but one of them ended up saying that she was not going to move in until the following year. What ar...

Act and any applicable laws regarding foreclosures in the state the property is in.

In this scenario you would do your normal screening on the new applicant, and write an addendum to add them as an authorized occupant.If you feel comfortable releasing the tenant from the lease you can write a new lease with the new parties and transfer the deposit to that lease. 

I've been reading tons of books and watched most of the podcasts.

Hi All,I have a question to anyone who works with banks and handles applications for loans.

I've been watching  BiggerPockets' YouTube videos and listening to the podcasts for a long time ! 

Its not really applicable for a house that needs any work.