So much to do, don't know whats next, need advice

What you're saying makes perfect sense to me. I think I'll make the updated list, and since I put the cart before the horse with the paint, I'll have to schedule future work in stages. I see you're in Nor Cal as well. Might have to have you over to lend a hand when it comes back from paint
Protect the paint with towels, blankets, moving pads, etc. You'll be fine if you are careful. Make sure to post pictures. Where in NORCAL do you live? I lived in Sacramento for a total of 5 years while in the Air Force.