Way too much liability exposure to you; no upside to your bottom line by granting their request.

He mentiones partnering with a freind in the same boat as him to limit exposure.

You could also skip the agent and put the properties directly on Zillow but you get better exposure on the MLS. 4.

If you can swing the extra PMI and charges you can do a 203k for 2-4 units and as low as 3.5% down.The extra rents [depending on if they are occupied] help you qualify and reduce your exposure by having 3 other units.If 4 units is too much, then look at teaming up with someone. 

They will tailor policies through specific exclusions & endorsements to minimize their exposure on certain losses.

The risk exposure of owning SFDs or small multi family is really pretty low, it's the horrific cases that are used to scare you into buying your attorney's home. :)  

There are some people who claim that their central nervous systems are effected by exposure to mold toxins (Stachybotrys toxins are the most commonly blamed culprit) but while there are TONS of anecdotal claims, there is virtually no scientific evidence that this occurs.Whether or not the presence of mold MUST be disclosed is usually an issue governed by a State's real estate board.I am from Texas.  

Thanks for all the help guys, @Ray Harrell, yes, unfortunately finding someone to come vacuum everyday was a challenge and this was serious enough that I thought that no one could vacuum better than me since it was my butt on the line so I did it, luckily now it seems the infestation is gone, I probably stink of pesticide to all my friends and might be growing an ear on the back of my head in the future from the exposure but at least the house is flea free but I will continue to apply treatments and vacuum until at least the end of the month (to be triple sure!).

MLS increases your exposure and agitants on your behalf tenfold.

Most want a "deal" so lowball their offer, whereas getting exposure to 1000's by listing, is always best for receiving fair market value.