Honestly, this listing for me was easier than most, because the prospective renters were understanding given the situation, and I never had to visit the property to conduct showings either, haha

A lot of them will be discovered when you conduct a more in depth investigation and during the due diligence process.I will provide a response to each of the 15 items you listed.  

We conducted the appraisal to proceed with the file.

As an engineer, I conducted extensive analysis.

Conduct thorough research on the potential returns, market demand, and associated risks of these investments.

As a contractor, we want investors to be successful so we could conduct more business.

I then usually conduct an open house style showing a few days - a week later. 

However, I don't really see any problem wholesaling a short sale if the transactions are fully transparent and conducted properly with full disclosure.Question: Is it "actually" illegal to put a short sale property under contract via an LLC, and sell the LLC to the investor, providing the legal process of setting up the LLC and complying with the banks documentation are followed?

Steel conducts the outside temperature to the inside of the structure in a less efficient manner than wood framing does.

The conduit conducts the earth ground.