If you use an LVL to carry the ceiling load then you won't have to upgrade the rafters for structural reasons but you will have to pad them down to get the insulation in unless you spray foam it which is very expensive.

I used a handheld belt sander with a 40 grit belt to quickly get the high points knocked off then 3-4 coats of joint compound to skim coat (alternate vertical and horizontal strokes), then re spray a light texture to make it look normal.

Spray a little brush killer on the stump.2) Be thankful you did not pursue a career in photography,Best, Terrell

As a renter I would simply grab some wasp spray....use it...and move on. 

Spray for fleas outside the building and make sure your dog is treated for fleas (we like Seresto collars).

Unless you know what to look for and you're making it a point to checking the crawl space along with doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, decks and trim on a fairly regular basis, you could be exposing yourself to some big repair bills down the road that could have been easily prevented.2) Yes, it's quite possible that the termites could be treated with a spray ... just depends on the exact issue.3) My recommendation would be to consider the following ... if you haven't had the building inspected in a while (which it sounds like you haven't), I'd do everything right now ... bring the building into good standing as it relates to wood/pest issues. 

Mold in the laundry area might just be a surface mold problem which can be cured with a disposable breathing mask, some towels, and some bleach spray. 

I decided to not do anything about it because:It was not very largeMy thoughts were that if I tried to remove it then whoever did it may try something more apparent in retaliationRecently, a larger, very apparent "tag" was spray painted.It is "Yayo" in large letters.

Let them know you're concerned about the spraying and that you'll be doing frequent inspections to make sure kitty is not making the place up.

One of the properties we looked at we walked in the front door and somebody had thrown a rock in the side door and broken in and spray painted graffiti everywhere.