I don't want to air out the details and embarrass the person should they read my remarks on this public forum.

Just send them a letter that you are not happy with the condition, they are in violation of the lease and damaging the rental by smoking inside, and you want them gone so you can renovate the unit.

You are doing damage to your brand, integrity and reputation.

Hey everyone, I’m 21 and I’m from GA and currently stationed in Germany in the Air Force.

Maybe there's no independent policy that solely covers lost rent, for it is bundled in a Landlord Insurance - I just learned about this - that also covers property damage, flood, liability, etc.

2. main bathroom: the toilet wasn't flushing and will most likely need to be replaced. the tiles on the floor and along the wall were also showing signs of coming off and will need to be replaced. 3. flat roofing material has aged and will most likely need to be replaced soon. 4. water heater is working but has met its life expectancy; will need to be replaced soon.5. water supply piping has started rusting in certain areas and will soon need to be replaced6. radiator in the main bathroom on 2nd floor not functioning7. oil/water boiler has met life expectancy and will need to be replaced soon8. chimney shows major deterioration/damage from exterior and needs further inspection9. wood framing in the rear of basement shows evidence of rot. the kitchen is directly above this area of the basement. extent of damage could not be determined due to insulations and will need further inspection10. pavement in the back of the property have cracks that are leading rain water towards the house. we were hoping to renovate this so that the water is diverted away from the house.

I have been in the Air Force for 10 years now, and plan on continuing to 20 years for retirement.

Deductions from deposit -- Written itemization -- Time for return.(1)Upon termination of a tenancy, the owner or the owner's agent may apply property or money held as a deposit toward the payment of rent, damages to the premises beyond reasonable wear and tear, other costs and fees provided for in the contract, or cleaning of the unit.

Then sell and take the $40K tax free using the sec 121 primary residence exclusion.for bonus points, Air BNB it for weekends at the beach. 

Look at buying an air purifier.