Hi Keziah, I am local Realtor in Monterey.I'm also a Veteran, and know about VA loans.As a buyer you would not incur any fees for the sale process; the seller will pay the commissions.PM me, and I would be happy to answer any questions.Greg

I normally do move-in fees in place of security deposits here in Chicago.

For example, typically if a tenant leaves the unit in good condition, we'll refund the full security deposit minus a nominal cleaning fee.  

I'd accept let them know you understand, you'll wave late fee for September, ask how much they can pay.. if it's at least 50 to 60% I'd say Ok and  your next payment will be on XXX date. and find out how soon they expect to return to work..

Outline all property management fees / expenses and who will handle + how things will get repaired. 

A realtor keeps contacting me with potential tenants, what is the proper/legal way to turn them down if I don't want to give referral fee?

So, for a flip that sells for $200k, you want to walk with $32k after rehab, agent fees, holding costs, etc.

Bigger spaces are easier to lease because I can afford to invest money into marketing or split a fee with a broker representing a tenant... however as these are a variety of small office and retail spaces, I'm looking for low-cost advertising solutions.  

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Over the years they have been late a couple months each year paying late fees, have gone through multiple checking accounts and have gotten shut off notices for utilities.