Hi Guys - Would appreciate if someone can shed some light on the following issueMy structural engineer recommend 1 1/2 inch raise on each side of the house.

My managing broker had 3 FBI agents come into his office and slap a 2 inch thick file on his desk and shared with him the actions of two of his agents, and I believe they were both charged.

The kitchen has granite countertops with the granite extending a few inches up the wall.I'm going for a pretty nice look and I think this could help me get the rent I want.

The drywall ceiling to the basement bathroom is floating in a few inches of water, and the ceiling is replaced by a monsoon level downpour. 

Seems like at 7 inches thick, it may make a fireplace amenity a lot easier to provide, where desired

No one is asking you to for a to-the-inch measurement, but it gets under my skin when a wholesaler tells me that "It's only 900 sqft of hardwoods/carpet!"

The only visible problem to me in the basement is the front basement wall of the home is pushed in about an inch or so.

I wouldn't stick 5 months with someone who doesn't get the job done.This sounds like you gave an inch and he's going 100 miles with it. 

Insulation: If doing a total rehab consider paying the difference to have 4 to 6 inches of spray foam insulation installed in the exterior walls and rafters.

After he is out you can take him to small claims court to collect any money he owes for rent or damage.Continue with the eviction, give notice to inspect now (immediately) before he leaves, take pictures of every square inch of the place (go with a friend) and do the same after he is out.