I usually add an additional 15% to the total renovation costs as contingency, but that is for value-add deals.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Should I average a flat fee and add that to the rent advertising (utilities included) or should I charge a flat fee additional to the rent?

I planned on getting approved for a loan this week until I was recently informed by a manager I could receive additional hours within ~ 1 month.These hours would provide additional income of ~$520 per month BEFORE taxes. 

I am trying to figure out what the best thing to do for a friend is in the situation outlined below:Home Value $570kowed 1st mort $496k (current loan was modified and principal reduction completed for $100k reallocated in form of balloon payment at end of loan term)no 2ndarrears $30kIn process of going through bankruptcy, however, want to complete a lease with option to buy. 

My tenant asked for additional insulation and gave an estimate of $225.00.

Security Deposit or Landlord Tenant Agreement will be used if occupant has moved out and unit was damaged by occupant or his/her guests.She's now threatening to take me to Small Claims, which is I feel what I want, but I don't know if there are additional repercussions that I'm not considering.

Should I offer a rent reduction or something for my tenants for having to deal with no hot water for days?

Battling against the World Series unforunately but the show is getting great reviews and ABC has just ordered 3 additional shows which is a great step in the right direction.We are so proud of our little Santino, he is doing great on the show and he has some very funny parts coming up in the next shows, stay tuned to ABC (channel 7 and also available on demand and on Hulu) on Tuesday nights 8:30PM Eastern and 8:30pm Pacific.

Additionally if she gets denied the ability to foster more kids and my house gets denied I think she is going to want to leverage the problems with the house and try to get her money back.