Perhaps it is a bit higher due to property tax escrow or reimbursing back the seller for property taxes he/she paid for the (prorated) year.

Tenant is asking to reimburse electric costs.If it proves the case, how would you handle it?

Just keep in mind that the lender generally reimburses you as you go for the work - they don't put the money out up front - so make sure you have some working capital left over after the down payment and closing costs.Here are some pictures of the property as purchased, and now as we're in process:Kitchen as received: (remodel gone wrong - why close it all off?)

-What seems to be above average hand-holding (important for me), including a tag along with experienced agent during first listing presentation-What seems to be daily free breakfast/lunch at the office - I would take advantage of this with my planned schedule :)-Reimbursement of my pre-license education fees $400+-I know this isn't much but 1000 business cards and 200 "Hi I just became a new agent" cards-No transaction fees for agentThe last bullet is what is making me write this post.

If I get a repair bill for kids toys in the toilet I push back and ask that the tenant be charged and I should be reimbursed.  

I assumed the $500 is to cover his cost of liability insurance considering he's getting paid $25/hour for his time to get go get the permit, wait for inspections, etc.On my first bill, he has the $500 fee plus reimbursement for the actual city permit fee for doors and windows.

Did get rent guarantee program paid and did reimburse for the items that were missed in the home inspection.  

Often, these loans are structured such that the rehabber must have the work done, get it inspected by the lender, and then get reimbursed for the work.

I have used a tenant reimburses me strategy in some cases but it is a pain.

But if you are doing a job relocation for the same company (as opposed to just moving for a different job) then you should definitely talk to your company and see if they will reimburse you for some moving expenses, including this one.