This idea isn't new to me as I have purchased a small business prior and subsequently sold. 

Also, your "rules of engagement" for your hired help should be clear with them, and that is that they are there to address a particular issue and nothing else, without your prior approval. 

About 40 of those followed the instruction given to them to fill out a pre-screener and I would say 90% of them were qualified based on that. 

But make certain you have the SOR/WWU from the HUD approved FHA 203k Consultant first, prior to getting any contractor to submit a proposal, because the contractor proposal needs to be based on the Consultant's report. 

you sign loan docs and escrow instructions prior to funding.. 

Do not dispose of anything yet, and take a video too prior to doing that, so that it shows everything that was left behind.

Regarding #6 I was more referring to when in the process do you present the LOI to the seller and what DD do you typically try to do prior to presenting the LOI. 

Below is the wording in my original lease and below that is an example of an addendum I use to extend or change the terms.Original lease:IN CONSIDERATION of the promises contained in this Agreement, Landlord, by and through Agent, hereby agrees to lease the Premises to Tenant on the following terms and conditions:EITHER LANDLORD OR TENANT MAY TERMINATE THE TENANCY AT THE EXPIRATION OF THE INITIAL TERM BY GIVING WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE OTHER AT LEAST 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE INITIAL TERM.

I would recommend doing this before even beginning the plan above, which could be completely discarded should the property become vacant prior to listing.Hope this helps. 

Due to COVID, I recently started requiring people to submit an application prior to conducting a physical tour.