But the fact here is, you'd have a losing case on this issue.

Or outsourcedIf they've had deals that have lost money, why did they lose money and how do they prevent that again from happening in the futureIn place cap rate the property is being bought atIn place cash flow from day 1 the property will have (based on trailing financials, not projected)Debt - fixed or floating?

Fiduciary responsibility could be in question if a deal closed and the apparent goal is proposed by some legal team that it was mostly done to not lose a large nonrefundable earnest money and/or to get a quick pop of ca$h on an Acquisition Fee.

So now we have to be sure to scrutinize any email from them, or risk losing money on a booking.

I did walk away basically breaking even (probably out a few grand, but not losing my shirt) and with a much better respect and eye for a "great deal." 

Lose the battle, win the war.

The biggest pitfalls I have seen among many of my peers while growing up in my 20s is that they tend to either get wrapped up in student loan debt, other debt, or lose aspiration in exchange for financial contentment.

I believe this place is legally non-conforming, but for my timeline, I cannot take the risk of losing a month if the inspector disagrees.  

@Abraham BerkowitzI suggest you focus on making money on this deal and not on reducing future hypothetical taxes. 95% of first-time flippers lose money on their first deal once everything is accounted for.

These could lower utility costs over time, and you may qualify for rebates or tax incentives.Add Value to the Property→ Consider adding small improvements or amenities that justify increasing rent without losing tenants.