Then (and only then) they will release the tax returns and maintenance reports and allow me to inspect them.

I would suggest getting a pest inspection, and home inspection that has photos included, then have the agent upload those and note "bids on some items are available".

Should I send him a letter now saying that he has the right to an initial move-out inspection so landlord and tenant can be present so landlord can point out what he needs to repair for he to get more of his security deposit back?

@Ceaneh Alexis I use TLE Worryfree Home Inspections for all my inspections.

Does the offer need to be strong because they're competing, what kind of financing do they have, do buyers need closing costs from sellers, are they offering full price, what's important to the sellers that buyers may be able to provide (long or short closing, seller occupancy after closing, are they handy and not likely to nickel and dime on the inspection, etc.)

Turns out, she also put in the contract that I need to have the inspection done by 10/8/21 and if I pull out of the deal after that, I loose my deposit.

There is plenty of info on the town site, you have to look for it tho.My best advice, make sure the previous owner had the last VR inspection done recently.There is a new and also very good inspector since December 2020.

There will probably be overages in the rehab and inspection items that will cost you money.  

Just pay attention to screening and inspections-it is really not different but a lot better!

For similar reasons, most lender require draw inspections.