This documents the value increase that you desire!

Is is possible to ask them if I can get an idea of property listings they have on hand, and then once we are ready to start viewing properties I can sign the document? 

The prison notary only came once a month, and all the documents had to be fedexed.

Sometimes I think that is why the property is for sale, because it was managed by seat of the pants vs professionally.If there was professional PM in place then often the documents exists...financials, etc.  

One thing I can recommend, since you are a contractor, is to document the projects that you work on.. these can start build up your track record, show the results and your knowledge of the renovation process (which is essential for Flips and BRRRR).Lastly, based on your financial situation, more conventional financing might be a good idea to get the ball rolling. 

I think it was $30 and I had the word document that I could reuse.

I am comfortable with the springing recourse triggers in most loan documents forms. 

We had many people submit applications without having toured the house.

There might be a 10% chance an escrow company could hold the money for 1 or 2 big repairs until a licensed and bonded company submitted bills for the repairs to be reimbursed and the extra returned to the seller.

These are really the three main things you will need in place to start submitting offers!