-the attorneys quoting you $3k are NOT eviction attorneys and are basically charging you as they learn.Move forward with the eviction unless the tenant improves their attitude.

Investigate what (if any) additional fees that they charge for handling evictions, and find out whether they go to small-claims themselves, or hire an attorney.

For example: This month they charged a full month for tenant placement fee then, the same month, they charge a PM fee.

I would reach out to experienced PMs, landlords, and realtors in your area to see what others are charging.

Private mortgage insurance i believe is not charged on va loans.  

When we review what is RICO charges.... 

It's faster and smoother than trying to handle it yourself from another state.

After a bit more research, I actually think renting a place will get me started faster and earn some experience doing Airbnb with a little less risk involved.Obviously I still need to be concerned about not violating a lease agreement by doing so and I would likely live on the property and lot or all the time.Ownership is still the ultimate goal, but this looks a faster party to self driven income.

We do charge a pet fee, and it has helped with any extra costs a pet guest has incurred. 

Also, let me know if you’re ever exploring partnerships or raising funds for a deal—I believe in combining efforts to scale faster and smarter.”