Under the circumstances, assuming move out inspection was ok, would you return the entire deposit? 

They are very similar investments and unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances I need to sell one of these investments. 

Construction is like herding cats, in some instances unforeseen cost overruns can force a project into dissolution.

I do not feel comfortable going back over there after how they acted during the inspection.Do you think they will have legal grounds to move forward with suing or rent escrow actions given the following circumstances 1) "as-is" language in the lease (pasted below); 2) nothing about smell is included on the pre-move-in inspection; and 3) the city inspector was already out and stated there was no violation?

LTR is difficult to cash flow anywhere but I can get pretty close here with the right circumstances.

Your personal assets are protected with a viel, which can be pierced under certain circumstances.

The duplex across the street came on the market and due to some extenuating circumstances I was able to buy it for well under market value after 3 contracts had fallen through on it.

Overall, I would want at least a 650 credit score but there will be circumstances where I could accept less (not many though!)

DaveIt's important to understand that not everybody wants your help or being reminded of their circumstances.

I'd definitely talk to your CPA to run scenarios, but I believe there are some exceptions to the 2 years if your move is due to an employment change or other extenuating circumstance that causes you to need to move more than 50 miles from your current place of residence.I feel like tax code is always slightly changing, so I've found running different scenarios with a CPA is the easiest way to get a straight answer.