I guess this is a perk of buying at the peak of rates now that the Fed wants to reduce rates in the near future.  

I think landlords are looking for better ways to reduce cost and find ways to not have to increase rent too much.

Transparency reduces conflict and discontent while fostering trust. 

Market rent: $153So, if I have to reduce the prices to meet the 1% rule in order to sell the portfolio to an investor, that's a steep discount! 

You would be in an unsecured position and the cost to manage and service the loan (which is required by law but most ignore) would add a cost to youJust sell it at reduced price

House hacking offers reduced living costs and hands-on experience, while primary home purchase and leveraging equity offers homeownership and appreciation.

And with the said would a $2500 lease hack payment even count in reducing my dti towards the new loan or does that not count? 

Cash flow not a priority as much as tax advantage and reducing my active W2 income.

You can house hack and reduce your expenses, or you can (try to) cash flow by not living in the property.

I agree with @Michael Plaks that the pricing should be discussed prior to the start of the engagement.My firm does not like the hourly invoice method because I find it can potentially cause anxiety to clients who may not know the final price.if you were a nice client and paid an hourly fee, maybe there was a lot of time towards 'setting' you up as a client(inputting your properties, prior year carryforwards, depreciation schedule, etc) which won't be a cost for you going forward.Best of luck.