Perhaps slightly higher from an alternative lender but definitely not from a credit union and expect much higher fees.

However, with this in mind, contact the closing firm and ask for an escrow fee sheet to ensure that it somewhat aligns with the standard title/escrow fees that other closing attorneys offer.

As an investor buying rental properties, the buyer should never have to pay a fee to purchase something. 

You can always charge an air and surface scrubbing fee from their security deposit after they've moved out. 

For example, we might arrange a shorter penalty period or reduced fees if you expect to exit the property within a specific timeframe.Ultimately, the key is aligning your financing terms with your exit strategy.

You should never pick your 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary based solely on their 1031 Exchange fees, costs and charges or the size of the institution.

I'm looking at it on my rental software and there is also a fee for it which is the main deterrent for me currently.

Please let me know who you have worked with and why you like them (How many properties do they manage for you, how long have you worked with them, what you like about them etc.)When the unit is vacant, do they cover the cost for professional photography to rent it out again, or is that an additional fee? 

That is a cheap pet fee and good cancellation. 

Im not quite sure what you mean by, "utilize this monetary benefit to refi as it comes at a mere .5%" You mean the VA Funding fee is .5% on IRRRLs?