So that agent had a client who was looking for 6 month lease while their fire burned house gets repaired. 

@Jared Vidales , I find it hard to comprehend how a flooded home in Houston needs 5-10k in repairs.

I've been through a couple bad management firms in other states that had no problem spending money on unnecessary repairs.

A Private Money Lender could possibly help you even it is for the down payment plus repairs. 

There was some mold I noticed when I visited and looked at their unit where the leak was coming in- I fully expected to get a bill for drywall repair, maybe a section of wet carpet, some painting, etc., but not complete mold remediation. 

Don't think they were fully done when the inspection took place, but it is done now.Punch List EXTERIOR Seal all seams in siding Seal all gaps on trim and where trim meets siding material Caulk all doors and windows where needed ROOFING / GUTTERS Seal over all exposed nails Repair flashing around vents where needed Add kikk out flashings where needed PLUMBING Adjust hot water temp 110 - 120 deg.

I know it will save me some money if he gets it repaired?

If so, go over your comps again and your repair estimates and get comfortable with it. 

It will be worth the cost of getting the permit, having it inspected/repaired by licensed folks, then you can at least say you did all that you could in the event something goes wrong.

So I'm not sure if all the repair is absolutely necessary to sell the house.I'm stuck between a rock & a hard place because I trust them both in their knowledge & abilities.