Always approach such claims with a critical eye.This education has potential, but like any tool, it only works if you put in the effort and stay vigilant against common pitfalls.

For us, we use Reliant for the make readies and TXU energy for properties that either have lights included in their rent or for common area lighting.

Being flexible in a way that still protects your investment can help build a better relationship.However, if they’re not responsive or don’t show good faith, you might need to take a more formal step, like issuing a notice to pay or quit.

The agent's compensation is negotiable and 6% may be more common if that includes the buyer's and seller's agent, but if the 6% only covers the selling agent, then that's a greed reach especially considering it's a 2m+ sale price.

But it's extremely common here for new folks to come on BP with broad stroke questions, without realizing the forum is a searchable database of scores of common questions with a plethora of answers already posted.Mike

I'm trying to confirm the final replacement property identification deadline because the IRS issued a Disaster Notice that may extend my 45 day deadline.My qualified intermediary says they will not confirm the IRS notice applies or whether the 45 day date they gave me is overridden by the notice.

And you stay legal with time frames, notices, etc etc.

however, I noticed that I had still incurred a $150 late fee from the attorney along the way. 

Hey Elizabeth - I'd factor in about $10k to get a padsplit up and running when it comes to furnishing which would include washer / dryer, additional fridge, bedding/desks, common area furnishings if you want to offer a little better experience.I'm only familiar with ATL - I think accounting for 1 move in / 1 move out per month is a good conservative assumption here.$8kish / year or so on routine and reactive maintenance combined which should include your cleanings, lawn care, maintenance calls ect. 12% per month of gross rents should be a good estimate if you want to look at it like that!

@Stuart Udis is discussing what commonly happens.