Once we had the home inspection I was able to have the seller credit us at closing $8k...of which the escrow could not credit the entire amount and so I had the seller write up a personal check for $2000 How did you finance this deal?

TN markets are still pretty free market so even if you do get cancelled there will be alternatives.

At the end of the lease term, it's a simple as printing that spreadsheet so it shows all itemized deductions from the security deposit.

So yes, it's definitely something you need to be careful with.  

If so, may I ask WHY?

So it's weighted returns. 

People pay a lot of money for advertising, so here is your chance to gain valuable "real estate" for free (or for the cost of a sign).

If someone could please be so kind as to refer me to someone they trust to take a look I would really appreciate it!

and seating so buyers can imagine how they might live in the space.

Make sure they have live events in Albuquerque. there are so many places to eat in Santa Fe.