I love having a video/photo inspection prior to move in for my records.

My wife and I opened a Chicago Style hot dog cart, and I reprised my handyman business I started prior to COVID.

All of this would be written out in an addendum to the sales contract and signed by both parties prior to closing. 

It went from 85% purchase price covered to 65% even after the deal had been analyzed by them extensively prior.

Specifically i found that we had to coordinate keys, the seller move out, the closing times, wiring instructions, and various other little details to get the deal done... being this was our first one, it was unclear who communicates all of these as there was obviously no agents or brokers involved.  

Was the property in service in the prior year? 

There's nothing preventing you from looking at replacements properties prior to closing on the property you're selling, You can even be under contract before you even close on your relinquished property.

Louisville MSD just increased rates 7% again and this year we are averaging $700/month between water+sewer bill which has basically bankrupt the association as all prior years were budgeted for half of this.

yep get them to sign off on any and all prior claims as of X date - give them the money and then do not renew. 

Paying off some of the mortgage with prior savings.Your third point gets closer to the crux of the matter!