Maybe sign your own lease (from Wisconsin Legal Blank, store in Milwaukee or order online) but keep it MTM.Also, a little brokerage 101: when you ask for something in an offer, always make sure it is specific, with a deadline and includes consequences.

Two store fronts and two apartments. 

While that is probably true, it would also wash out the grocery store where his food comes from and the neighborhood would look like 

Most believe that a Bargain is a discount on the price of something at the time it was purchased.For instance, if a pair of shoes is selling for $50 when another store is selling it for $100.. yes!

Tenants will want to store their belongings, otherwise you get transient types.

Need to update my counters..lolA good strategy that may save you some money, is to check a local recycle store.

For example they say they use a special proprietary mold remediation serum that they spray to eliminate any mold growth, but mold armor from the hardware store/ bleach is the same stuff basically.

Bonus points on the fact they keep it in stock in store.  

You can also use Google Drive to store receipts.

You can google how to do it but local hardware store should have all the tools you need.