Although I really didn’t want to pay for a property inspection because i didn’t have a lot of money, I did it anyways and it paid off.

I feel comfortable offering full ask without actually going to see the house, no inspection and no contingencies at that price 

I have a lender or two that will ask for appraisal funds up front, but this  is done through a secured portal and it is disclosed that the funds are refundable should your deal fall through before an appraisal inspection is performed. 

Work gets complete, inspection is preformed, the money is then released out of escrow.  

The inspection showed that the foundation needed to be repaired (about $12,000 total).

Technically, the apartment isn't empty if tenants move in and out, so I can't inspect it to see how much deposit to return... 

It had a VA inspection and appraisal within the last two months because of previous potential buyers. 

Did you have an inspection done?

I have already told her about a month ago that i will need her to leave by the 1st *meaning* I need her to leave on the 30th - and i clearly stated this - so i can do an inspection and the new tenant would have to move in on the 1st in the morning. 

I have 5 day contingency to review the existing lease, So I might use this to challenge the seller since I waived the inspections and this was unknown.