Usually not providing those items indicates that the buyer is not serious. 

Focusing on a few items provides clarity and brings a sense of purposes. 

The seasoned pros "must" have some go to items they purchase over and over.

2) Out of these items, which are the most important to push to get addressed:- Ceilings have minor cracks in them and seller doesn't want to address this...not ideal but should I push on this?  

I see no need to spell out each item individually in an agreement.  

you are paying taxes and insurance one way or the other …….as strictly a convenience and also a decent way to  budget for these items - I would recommend  an impound account  …..also most lenders  will charge a .25% fee  to waive impounds

I had a brand new construction home I bought 200k and the tenant for some reason totally destroyed it.. now it was so bad that the insurance company covered it and went after the guy criminally.. but it was over 40k in damages.. but lots and lots of stolen items stripped items.. contractors stealing .. its a challenge and one that I think is best suited for someone like you who lives there and watchs them like a hawk and with your background that is a HUGE bonus.when I started funding turn key companies in Detroit in 02.. they had some pretty unique systems on the rehab side.. 

You still have to store the items for X days, if I recall correctly. 2.

I asked for the name of the company for the mold quote and a copy of the CO docs (due to the agent stating it failed for two minor items); however after repeated email, calls and texts still have not heard back about any of the requested.

Looking forward to connecting to anyone and everyone who may have items to discuss and I look forward to being an active and helpful force in the forums.JJ Lopez