Or you can just have a conversation with them, ask them for dates things can be done by and then follow up. 

When the AMC send out the bids, Appraisers accept the order and we get feedback that the report is expected to be published by x date.

The kitchens are all dated, the carpets are worn, and the landscaping needs some work.By making those improvements, we can increase the rents, which increases the income of the property and thus, the overall value.

I'd list it around six weeks before it is available, but make sure there is CLEAR wording that the unit will not be available until this date.

I want to both introduce ourselves to them and also highlight their upcoming end-of-lease date.

Needless to say, the second the property hit the market, interest was fast a furious, with offers coming in 15K over asking price only a couple of days after the posting date.

Independently of the sale I bought a new mid century daylight basement rambler in upper rainier beach,   and have to date dumped about 70K in renovations into it.   

If you stay on the weekends because you are away Mon - Fri, there shouldn't be an issue.Please note, depending on the location, property type, and seller's situation (i.e. their motivation & desired closing date) 203K loans can be difficult to get accepted. 

Keep in mind the 6 months is from the time of the first payment, not closing date. 

It is livable but quite dated and we would want to modernize/ make more energy efficient and maybe even add a small in law unit if he would like to stay in the home as well.