Find out if you need to do something to prevent further damage , I'm assuming its trashed but say if its salvageable  like tapping the roof if there is a hole ( so no rain gets in ).  

We are trying to build a comfortable nest egg, in case something were to happen to one of us preventing us from working for 6 months or so.  

A W2 helps prevent that liquidation until you are self-sustaining. 

For what it's worth for you and anyone else reading this in the future, bleach is never the answer. always tilex at a minimum. professional mold cleaners not only kill the mold and trap the spores preventing them from going airborne but also create a lasting barrier on the surface that prevents future growth.

So to answer your original question: I’ve learned to manage stress by doing everything in my ability to prevent becoming stressed, and maintaining the ability to reason my way through stress when I do feel it.

If you can't get the deal closed because of the bank you need to have an attorney file an emergency stay on your behalf to prevent foreclosure.

In other words, what prevents investors posing as home buyers to get an early offer in?

This prevents you from spending your Saturday morning in a vacant apartment for a tenant that doesn't show up and that happens all the time.

The differences between NOO and 2nd Home are pretty clearly defined and stating it is a 2nd home to gain the advantage of putting less down and getting a lower interest rate is what those fraud prevention measures are intended to stop. 

Your criteria is crucial because it helps an assignor focus on finding the right deals and it prevents us from ruining our reputation with sellers in the market.