I went out and got my real estate license and went to sell but did not make it too far due to my low capital and having to put food on the table for my family.

Many of the issues you mentioned should have shown a clear indication that should have highlighted in the inspection report. 

@Dave Foster that is some really great food for thought. 

Go in and check, leave note you checked, If dog is without food water, notify animal control they will come and remove dog more than likely.I agree a well check is needed on this apt, along with a notice the pet is causing undue noise. 

Food for thought . . . .

I have faced similar problems in other areas , for ex , I wanted to find a nutritionist/doctor who can help with tweaking my food and suggest supplements to resolve my insomnia and some mild depression i was experiencing around 7 yrs ago .

You have to live there  , make it your legal address , clothes , food , mail , drivers license etc .  

This is really good food for thought as I negotiate further. 

If you were to be transported out of your kitchen and into the jungle where you needed to hunt your food before you could cook it would you survive?

It had a wave pool, lazy river, water slides, a kiddie area, and a retail space for selling both food and water related items.