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.

Some people are visual learners... others get a non-renewal.Relative Humidity RH for mold to grow:I did not see if you mentioned what heating system you have.

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.

That helps mitigate the noise and visual impacts.

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. 

@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.