Many prospective renters are looking at multiple properties and we want ours to stand out.2.

Additionally it says in the addendum that they most notify me if they discover any evidence of mold.Unless they are causing damage to the dwelling or there is mold presence that can be attributed to leaving the windows open then you may have little recourse. 

This is attributable to wear and tear over 14 years....probably.If there are other significant damages to the apartment, then, you have to make adjustments accordingly.

Applicants gain and lose points for certain attributes, none of which are discriminatory.  

I attribute this to a consistent flow of out of state buyers (we are a red state and are a haven for political refugees ;) and we always have low inventory.

If so, given the fact that I have little experience/knowledge, what are some ways that I could make myself stand out to an investor playing with the idea of becoming a mentor?

Because of that, the purchase would be capitalized (the entire amount attributable to structure and improvements on the land but not the land itself) and depreciated over the expected life of the structures.As everyone else had pointed out, I encourage you to speak to your own attorney so that he or she can advise you on your specific situation. 

Since you're doing wholesaling here are a couple tips on how to stand out as wholesaler:http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4430/blog_posts/32194-attention-wholesalers-2-ways-to-stand-out-from-your-competition

The appraiser's opinion is that you're actually earning $30K that you're attributing to the property.

I have found more and more people wanting a service like this that is affordable so they can make their property stand out more and put ideas into potential buyers minds of what it could be.