Ranching is not foreign to me, but as an investment property I wouldn't be operating it.The seller is only willing to go as high as a three year balloon.It is on a well and has a septic system, both of which I would pay to have inspected prior to purchasing.

You must have lived in the property for 2 out of the 5 years immediately prior to sale3. 

If the lease is silent on the issue, you should give reasonable notice (normally 30-60 days prior to end of lease term).

Quote from @Sheila Nyandebvu: I believe the law requires them to provide a settlement statement 72 hours prior to closing, and you should definitely have one during closing.Do you have any documentation showing what rate they quoted when you first applied?

I'm debating to just giving the buyer a discount or money back so that he can address these repairs after closing but I just thought if I did these repairs prior to closing, if that would benefit me tax wise.If I put in a new roof and add a new sewer pipe to the property would that have any tax advantages even though I am selling the property in the same year?

This will make it necessary for Buyer’s agents to provide potential buyers with that contract for payment of their services prior to working with them.

The advice of the prior two posters: "speak to your CPA" is spot on.If you are investing in syndications that have activity in states outside your own, your tax situation is sufficiently complicated to onboard a professional.

I wish I did more research of the area prior to purchase. 

You can talk with someone at the VA regarding this, but you will likely need to ask for a manager a few times to get the answer.I havent assumed any VA loans so thats bit outside my knowledge set, but they should be able to answer your question fully.Did the prior owner live there for at least 1 year?

She's finishing mfa, relocating and no job yet, but solid prior work history.