The constable service we use in Indianapolis not only shows up to remove any persons, they also photo document all remaining items and take them to a local storage unit.  

I'm going to redo the deduction summary ... reducing or eliminating some of the items that could be wear/tear (closet bars/doors, etc).

Is there any other way to negotiate over here or should I just take the loss and go to closing?

Total real estate ROI should include 1) cash flow, 2) tax benefits realized each tax season in the form of real cash (non-operating items such as depreciation, mortgage interest, RE tax), 3) equity.

Several months ago homes, apartments and lots of vehicles were a total loss.

In other words, they are required to work against you when it comes to price and terms.Yes, there are no doubt unethical agents who will screw the seller by accepting a lower offer so they get paid on both sides, but most of us (and I think it's the overwhelming majority of us) aren't about to risk fines, lawsuits or loss of license for an extra commission.

we gave them last chance to leave peacefully - agree to several items they requested but not sign. 

I've recently heard that if an investor files loss in his investment property in filling his tax, it will effect his next mortgage by impacting on debt/income ratio. 

The only items attached to the loan is the purchase price of the property, the rehab, and any fees associated with your HUD consultant. mostly everything else is an upfront out of pocket expense. 

Be sure to note in the move-in property condition report all items that are not attached to the building which you are leaving for the tenant's use.