Nasty combination- for you.All it would take is for you to do 1 thing wrong, like grant purchase credits or mention the option to buy in the lease or vice versa. 

Keep in mind we do not have known cost amounts for these repair items, and can just make estimates, and hope no other costly issues are uncovered after attacking some of the repairs.My question is, with our next interaction with the selling agent, should we:A) Ask for the major repairs be metB) Ask for a decrease in agreed upon price (without great idea of what the repairs will cost)C) A combination of both; settle with some repairs met, and a decrease in priceOur entire list is below: (keep in mind that I am not sure if all of these things need direct attention to get the unit rent-able, or if some items can be overlooked for now and deal with later as they become more of a problem)Repair List:Items that need attention before renting unit:Big Ticket Items:Install furnaceInstall all new appliancesInstall water heaterExterior electric power supply is damaged, needs repairInstall guttersNo termite treatmentNo gas meter, install newAttic decking has moisture damage, needs repairSmaller Repair Items:Install electric panel faceplate and secure exposed wiresTwo prong outlets (could not test), swap out, install GFCI where neededTrim tree limbs in contact with power linesMissing light cover under front entranceRepair kitchen windowsRepair kitchen sink leakRepair utility room leakInsulate atticSeal gaps in living room doorLoose bathroom faucetAdjust shower water pressurePatchwork performed in multiple rooms, walls are plaster on wood lathe- which I have been told can have asbestos issues once opened upDeferred Cost Items:Large tree removalTorn and missing roof shinglesSeal plumbing boots on roofRaised soffit under car portSecure electrical lines in attic, they run over attic stringers, not through them (necessary?)

High leverage coupled with cyclical markets, low reserves, bad locations, under-capitalized properties, short-term debt, low cash flow, no value add, or some combination of these items is where owners get in trouble.

All of the properties surrounding this house are being remodeled and empty lots are getting new, modernized homes built on them.

Modern dryers are much better at eliminating lint and if you make sure to vent using straight runs (no flex pipe) and use a secondary lint trap, I doubt you run much of a risk.

At non-profits where I hire them, they run $15/hour and we get semi retired people, familiar with accounting but less familiar with modern software.

Or any combination of years totaling 15+ years.

How are commissions on commercial sales determined, does the Seller or Buyer or a combination of them pay commissions or is it just part of the offer negotiations?

I found ATL CAD online and they have a lot of modern builds and rehabbing experience. 

Combined with the fact you may need to move/sell in a year or two, this can be a recipe for disaster.