While not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, it does create delays and more items that I have to keep track of, that aren't actually productive.I understand a repeat customer may get priority treatment, it's when a desire to keep that customer happy by overlooking existing problems that come up later, occur.

Well, the best tool in my toolkit is Form 8082  Notice of Inconsistent Treatment.  

Hey Elizabeth, Since you are selling your business you are likely getting capital gains treatment on that gain if you have owned the asset for over 12 months.

I would ask for them to pay for a termite treatment since it is unknown.

All it does is takes your already calculated tax basis (again - your actual acquisition) and identifies some components of that basis that have more favorable depreciation treatment. 

it's tax-free for something that you can't enjoy until someone is older enough to have a stroke,cancer and other diseases.

@Kevin Sobilo is correct, this property will more than likely not qualify for 1031 exchange treatment.

You may find buying what might appear to be a lesser cash on cash return rental asset that's held long enough to take advantage of more efficient long term capital gains tax treatment, while paired with the benefits of the depreciation might yield a better after tax return than flipping a home.

Just go to a local home goods store and you might find some cool options.I recently redid my own place with new window treatments, and I found a helpful comparison website to check out various options and prices.

But a Zinsser wood bleach kit and follow the directions.Sometimes, you're going to want the whole wood floor to be darker, and anytime you do, that's great news for spot treatment, because it makes matching the stained wood to the rest of the floor a lot easier.