@Steve Babiak , if I rehab, the rent will go up to cover that cost. As

As far as maintenance, I charge 10% of the maintenance cost as my fee.

Although you will be able to make entity name changes (for a cost) as needed, its better to have that done the way you want the first time so its out of the way and you're not stressed about it later.Kudos,Mary

Things that cost a couple of thousand are going to happen every so often.

The cost of closing shoulld reflect the document preperation required, they shouldn't be tagging you with a full closing cost as if they were filing title and liens as they may be for the end buyer.Get with the closing agent and work it out line by line, many of the costs may be passed on to your buyers or sellers limiting your expenses.

Leave the area open as they are asking but with no lights so no one in their right mind would want to use it and demand that they secure is and maintain it while the lease is still active.Lawyer might cost a little money but an aggressive one can make them think twice and potentially provide you with some money in the process.

Hey guys,I was wondering what the typical maintenance cost as a proportion of rent is.

Cost a fortune.

(I would definitely recommend a real estate agent, they don't cost a penny to the buyer.) 

The "portable" or Micro units that Trachte makes would likely get you past any setback issues but they will cost a bit more...probably $300,000 for the same square footage.