Smaller towns are usually outlined in magazines like Sunset

Is there a very easy to read document that outlines line by line what items from the HUD-1 are deductible vs depreciated vs ????

Revealing other offers weakens my seller's position not only for the reason you outlined, but also because it lessens the chance to stoke a bidding war.

I like your idea as outlined, but I'd make the rent the same as their PITI will be when they buy.

A lot of lenders will have a "tear sheet", or a 1-pager with their terms outlined.  

Absolutely you can do what you outlined.

That takes care of the mortgage and taxes, but does not take care of my initial investment of $23,000 and the other expenses I have outlined above in addition to maintenance and repairs that might come up. 

That would outline the terms of the lease - rent, security deposit, property condition at move in, lease end date, lease term and anything else that a lease should cover.

You can look in Salem or outlining areas

The broker can chose to terminate the contract or the seller can but even in this case many will still require payment if the home is sold during the timeframe the listing agreement outlines.