I pay a flat monthly amount that quite reasonable.  

I just to a flat rate for any day only lowering it for out of season time.

I am closing on an 8-flat next week in Lincolnshire, IL (NW Suburb of Chicago).

I typically charge a flat fee and every cent I put into my personal properties so it’s a win/win.

The home inspector says something verbally to the effect of " there might be an oil leak here in the tank, but probably just surface rust, no big deal it is common" and then the home burns down a month later because of an oil leak.I think this is something that most inspectors fear and the result is a report filled with deficiencies that are often insignificant, like minor surface rust on the exterior of a service panel.

A friend suggested to me that I should lower the rent to $950/m then charge $150/m flat rate for utilities.

I have seen estimates ranging from $200 to $350 per square for asphalt shingles which would suggest between $4,400 and $7,700 for 22 squares (flat roof).

This is usually not too hard to add.The circuit breaker panel looks like it might be newer than the house - this is usually a good sign. 

Another option a colleague mentioned to me is a flat fee service.

There’s no rush but at the same time if he can sell it sooner than later he would go for it It’s a two flat and the current tenants are paying pretty cheap rent for the area and what the building offers. 2Bd 1bath, beautiful backyard with a full balcony w/ gas powered grill two sets of washer and dryer .75 cents each and central Ac.