Perhaps the only differenece is in a multi-member LLC the k-1 effectively hides the details of what would be on a SchE (or so I'm told since Id never received or seen a k-1).Anyway, yes get off a public forum and enage with some good lenders. 

I was first thinking in tinting them, then change my mind to probably just apply some clear coat varnish that enhances the color and brings some gloss and life into them.

Even if you choose to not make any repairs, and presume the buyer will choose to do their own home inspection anyways, being able to attach this inspection to a listing helps paint the whole picture of your house to a buyer, and adds some integrity points with them since you are proving that you are not trying to hide anything.

They won't find the smell bothersome at all and it could lease up fast as the smoker doesn't have to worry about hiding it from the landlord etc.No legal advice.

If it's a gloss or semi-gloss finish, I wouldn't bother with a clear top coat, especially any oil-based varnished or polyurethanes because they will cast a yellow tint on the light paint underneath.

There is self-interest for a seller and his/her agent to show higher NOI by hiding expenses, thus, manipulating the cap rate by increasing the NOI.

Hide the fixture itself with a couple of pieces of molding. 

if you were willing to buy it as is if it passed inspections... meaning not come back for new drywall and bs (games) after the fact, then they were hiding something. 

I think they shouldn't be ashamed or want to hide their name when posting.

We do, however, have over 22,000 members nationwide so there are a lot participating and contributing here on Bigger Pockets, from the posts I have seen they also identify themselves as members and do not hide that information.