Situation 2: You are paying for your brokers fee:In this situation the seller has declined to pay for a buyers broker fee.

I use Buildium for tracking rent, fees, leases, and collecting online payments, but I don't use their reports for much, as I end up copying my online banking each year into spreadsheets.I've been using Rental Hero for the last hour and already impressed with it.

The pet fee or deposit for the move in of 2 cats (you did charge one, I hope) should have just about covered the extra anyway.

Our lease break fee is 2 months of rent.

Because a large percentage of the charges are base fees that do not change based on use!

I used Hostaway for the last year and the they recently snuck in a 1.8% fee for our direct booking site.

Rich Young, Loughlin, Crest, etc.Commercial brokers typically do not charge fees for tenant/buyer representation but find a way to take their fees out of the deal.

In Ohio, older homes might bring hidden maintenance costs, so that $20k reserve will come in handy. 

If I add up all the lender fees and my holding costs—like points, origination fees, and interest —I can figure out how much profit I’ll make and what my maximum offer should be.

I have poor credit, which has limited my loan options.Closing Costs: Roughly $22,000, covering prepaid taxes, mortgage insurance, lender fees, and HUD consultant fees.The Shortfall: $25,000Initially, I planned to use a down payment assistance program in Detroit, but due to misinformation, it turns out I’m not eligible.