I have placed a tarp over an open roof on a property (to minimize any further damage) and have also done some yard work before closing. 

Maybe indicating when I need to refinance!

In 2012, the Department changed its interpretation and issued an Important Notice indicating that the sales tax exemption applied to a private residence rented for fewer than 15 days regardless of whether it was listed with a real estate agent. 

I never run the system while renovating because I want to minimize dust in the system so I didnt realize until virtually finished and running the AC.

In those cases cash will be minimal to none in the first 5 years or so.

Even if you have a gain like that the selling costs will each up a bunch of your gains and you tax bill will be minimal.

Depending on the level of acquisition you're intent on securing, the major indicator for me is really any immediate proximity to public transit or schools.

The $1 billion & some change that are being spent on Brickell City Centre should be a pretty good indicator of things to come for the surrounding areas.

I called the agent and she said the sump pump was ineffective causing the house to flood, thus the mold.Did the agent indicate that mold damage is the reason it isn't selling?

All public records for the home indicate that the home is currently owned by Wells Fargo.