This will be essentially like option 1 above, but with possibly more convenience and ease for the tenant.I advise against building the water/sewer into the monthly rent amount; always keep the two separate, even if you are using a flat fee as described in option 3, because otherwise when you market the property for leasing, you will artificially inflate the rent.

The smoke came out of the back window onto the back wall of the apartment complex, so the whole back wall that covers another two adjacent apartment must be painted.They said something about code upgrade that requires to replace the circuit panels of three apartments and that job alone is $40,000.

Months Supply: Where 6 months is considered a market neutral figure between buyers and sellers, we had a paltry 1.8 months, tipping the balance heavily in favor of sellers.S and P Case-Schiller Index for Boston region showed flat again.

Major items in the renovation include:Level floors, Lay new peel and stick vinyl throughoutRemove wall heater from bedroomRe-sheetrock in living room to smooth out wall (tie control thermostat wires in wall to provide power on roof)Install new plumbing runs throughoutInstall new drain lines where applicableInstall water line and in-wall box for refrigerator ice makerInstall new tubInstall new tile shower surroundMove over all light switches away from door trimRun wire to two new living room lights, install three way switch outside of bedroom and exterior patio doorInstall new light and wall switch in bedroom closetMove bedroom door 6-7 inches to the south to allow construction of half wallDemo existing living room closet and construct half wall (replumb gas and electrical as required)Demo kitchen cabinets, pantry and counterInstall sheet-rock over water damaged hardboard in bathroom and bedroomsInterior Paint throughoutInstall new bathroom vanityInstall new bathroom lightInstall new kitchen lightInstall new cabinetsInstall new granite counter topsInstall new AC registers (bedroom and bathroom)Install new toiletInstall three (3) new six-panel doors (bedroom, closet, bathroom)Install new outlets and coversInstall new switches and coversAgain, my four estimates for this work range from $14,000 to 25,000 and would complete in 2-3 weeks.

The other two are flat.

Initially the buyer asked for a home sales contingency, which I flat out declined.

@Kimberly K Childers - I don't know of any 1% Flat Fee firms, but even if I did, I wouldn't use one.

The other option is to find an agent and pay them a flat fee for their forms and E&O insurance. 

Installed a well pump, pump house, breaker box, holding tank, plumbing for kitchen and shower, solar panels and more.

I am a little surprised they are charging by listing instead of just having a flat fee per month for unlimited listings.