That to me is the simplest deal structure and the least "risk to you" as you aren't waiting for the final home to complete to be paid, as I understand it most construction loans close on the "dirt" up front....although like everything in real estate its infinitely negotiable and changeable.  

So I waited a couple months, and they reduced the price.

BTW, in your example since you didn't mention having signs up about the sealcoat (the one very pertinent detail), then of course your office would likely be liable to pay for their shoes.

Given that the industrial market is softer than the prior few years, I intend to buyout/wait until current leases expire and leverage the space into self-storage. 

Not to mention they have a dozen other agents just like you busting their tail for them. 

As you mentioned, you can take losses from stocks, but your capital losses can only exceed your capital gains by $3,000.

^^ not a way to get around the net income for your rental, but as mentioned DTI restrictions are different from lender to lender so you might find more leeway looking into that. 

Wait until she moves, do a thorough walk through.

I am currently ending the co-ownership because my dad seriously screwed me over & I have no idea if it'll end with me getting half the fair market value now or waiting until my parents die before I assume it. 

While I understand your concern, repeated reminders can feel a bit pressing and unnecessary. we have to track the source of leak source first.fix the source of leak if is coming from our aparement wait sometime to make sure there is no more leak and repair the ceiling