Why wouldn't you be able to have a formal inspection? 

Do you rely on inspections, local contractors, the agent, or property managers to get eyes on it?

I lost another $1000 in inspection fees but should get back $2000 earnest money deposit.

(Probably same in attorney state but I have no experience there.)it will make inspection problematic.

The buyers did a long inspection, multiple days... made a huge request for concessions based on what we knew to be purely made-up issues.

For deals I do, I try to write in under the inspection section in the purchase agreement, “any and all recommend by home inspector including but not limited to inspections checked no above.”

If you're going to do it alone, make sure you your due diligence: estoppels, inspection, review, consult with a local attorney familiar with the local regulations, etc. and good luck.

When was your last inspection?

Some landlords use lockboxes or smart locks to grant temporary access, but that has risks if you don’t have someone to oversee things.2.Move-out Inspections/Cleaning: Again, you’ll need boots on the ground for this.

They will schedule an inspection to verify that the second bedroom does in fact exist in the apartment.