Seemed like getting those surfaces in good enough shape for cheaper, thinner LVT would be problematic. 

Is completely removing the existing stucco then re-stuccoing a cheaper option?

She found a better/cheaper/closer/cuter house.....that happens, and you will be better able to deal with these kinds of things with more experience.  

It's probably a lot cheaper for you to help the property manger to keep the place bug free and clean for a few more months than it is to have a court battle with an uncertain outcome.  

I agree with the other comments, that a higher end tenant will probably want the a/c, lower end the swamp cooler.The swamp coolers are definitely cheaper to run, but since I don't pay utilities, I am more concerned about the maintenance time and costs.  

If they have some bogus claim that they are using to 'get out' of the lease easier/cheaper to let them.

Maybe 5 or so units/places of business, a 1 story concrete block structure, should make maintenance cheaper and easier.  

Way cheaper. actual repairs cost: $100inspection program bureaucracy costed me : $1200+ (including retro-fit window permits)

I have also tried new western acquisitions and other wholesalers, but the whole "cash buyers only" and "hard money lender needed at ridiculous rates" and "the market is so hot, you won't have time for proper inspection" and "awesome 3/2 in Plano for 150k, ARV 450K" is a little too much for me to handle...Best part was an agent sending me CMA for a property that were all cheaper/sq ft on a property I inquired about, and said it was priced appropriately.

Someone else might be able to get it done for much cheaper. $20K for mold remediation again is one person's number.