We ultimately waste time and money and we create issues we must resolve.Read these questions and consider your first thought compared to the answer given. - want more money?

One of my close friends is an appraiser, and has said people give him the most terrible comps, or justifications, it is usually a waste of time. 

I wouldn’t waste my time sending information to someone who does not have the ability to close unless their my came from a trusted member of my network.

South Florida real estate is very expensive and you don’t want to waste money where it’s not needed.

Bite the bullet and accept the offer with the minimal required repairs.

Now, in regards to the practice of restricting the data being shown because you as a PM is concern that the owner might get worried because of the data readings, calling you in panic and wasting your time.

I would hate to waste the opportunity of the next 3 years or so, but I would hate more to get into a bad situation right out of the gates. 

I get that this is frustrating for you and the seller, and what I would suggest is more a "minimal contact" signing, as opposed to "contactless."

— no one had a problem with this and everyone complied. 4) I told them upon entering that I would open/touch all doors, drawers, closets, light switches, etc... so as to minimize surface contamination.

Spending hours of time in traffic is a waste of time and production for most companies.