You'll figure out things/people/documents/what you need as you progress forward, BP helps you to start at level 25 vice level zero.I will admit that not knowing anyone in town is tough, but 4/5 months will go by quick.

From my experience so far, I have learned what documents are need for investors and what they like to see.

I don't think these cases come up very often, but in case it does apply...https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?

,So I've got this running document called "references" that contains the names & phone numbers of agents, and property addresses, of transactions closed in the last six months.Probably fewer than five percent of listing agents ever call my phone number that I put right there on that preapproval letter, to give me an opportunity to share it with them. 

Then you might try to work something out with your current lender on how to meet their conditions - maybe if you find equal or better employment in St Louis and can document your new employment in the next 15-30 days they'd consider clearing that condition and making the loan?

I would take this time to contact the Buolding department and clarify the process, make sure you have all the necessary documentation and fees in hand.  

Initially, I was asked to sign documents and forward them to the company, ServiceLink.

You can charge him for damages, not wear and tear. so check BP for what's considered wear and tear.Keep receipts of what was damaged you need to replace.Take move out photo's to document condition and fill out a move out sheet with charges for anything damaged or needing extra cleaning.If you rent apartment before the 30 days your charging rent for your going to have to adjust his move out charges for rent as you can't double collect rent from 2 people for same period.If he owes more than deposit, send him the bill, If he didn't provide a forward send to his apartment he vacated let the post office forward.Check your state landlord tenant laws for security deposit,, just make sure you send him his security deposit statement in the mail with in time period allowed.

I have all my receipts and documents.  

Documentation is key to your protection.