The improvement cost includes items like WAC and SAC, park dedication, trunk charges, architectural charges, demolition cost, purchase cost, etc,.

I don't agree with a broker charging upfront fees at all.

If it is your only income I do not see why you couldn't do that but talk to a CPA about that.Of course, you are right about keeping your personal separate from your business as much as possible.However, I do this funny thing of borrowing (as my LLC) from my self personally and charging my LLC interest to borrow!

A $35 fee, charged for an inspection that is mandated only when the unit completely changes over is tolerable.

MUCH faster this way.

You have to deal with all the recording fees, title insurance charges, tax prorations, etc.

Beyond that, I wasn't sure what to charge for deposit; I'd *like* to ask a little over 1 month's rent, let's say $4000... but that would make the move-in cost almost $7000 !!!

Sounds like you got charged emergency plumbing rates.

I am hoping that the community can help me with a current dilemma (this time I figured I would ask before I just go charging ahead like I have done in the past).I own a multi-family in Boston and rent to college students, typically 3 roommates.

Most likely I wil have to charge extra for utilities during winter time.