Showing how repairs replaced the sub-floor and removed a wall will increase value - I agree with @Roger Poulin having the appraiser look at an "open kitchen area" will have no impact on value at all.

If it has to be replaced, you take it out when you have good access and there's nothing more than incremental charges.As far as powering their tools, that depends.

The exterior of the house is sound, and the only big expense I foresee to come my way in the next 7 years is replacing all of the windows in the house.

Sounds like you presented things very clearly to the credit union, also.

Hi @Lyuba Barrington this sounds like a highly motivated seller.  

"[previously asked details of the house] Wow, your house sounds amazing!  

It sounds like the others actually sent money and only checked things out when they never received their funding.While this makes me the lucky one, I am still left to look for funding!

Sounds like your end result is that you would like the agent to share some listings with you that have been on the the market for a long time.  

So far, the subject-to method sounds interesting to me.... or any other method that does not require a lot of money down.I start a 3 day class tomorrow=D I'm also really impressed at the resources on this site. 

Sounds like a few red flags to me, no keys to house and they are telling you that you may not be able to inspect the house. ??