The lump sum is smoke and mirrors to get into a better property. 

Look at the guy in the mirror when you shave each morning. 

.- Monthly Rental Coupons - Similar to the mortgage company- Normal Wear and Tear Guide- Rental Rules- Minimum Charges for Services and Turnover Costs - ie Replace Carpet per room, broken mirrors, drywall patch, etc.Do you think it's too much or too little?

Or is that smoke and mirrors for discrimination?

They are all paid either way, up front, in full whether they spent 10 minutes placing the first mirror fogger or dug deep for 2 days on your behalf.

Also, due to some plumbing issues before I purchased the place, and general wear and tear, we had to replace the bathroom vanity, mirror, and tub, as well as add a shutoff valve in the entry way and do some light copper work.

However, the very same day we signed the lease and I handed them the keys, they asked if I could re-paint some of the walls to a different color and change out the closet doors to mirrored doors.  

I am working with the seller as a wholesaler - he just wants this all in the rearview mirror as soon as possible and there is equity to work with.

It is also very interesting to see that your Chicago employment stat mirror that of S&P 500.

As a man, picture shaving in front of the mirror and all you have is a pedestal sink, and no place to set down your shaving cream or razor.