Currently we have two properties (one rented one we are fixing and living in) and we are interested in starting the process to franchise a quick service restaurant.

Currently we have two properties (one rented, one we are fixing and living in) and we are interested in starting the process to franchise a quick service restaurant.

I had a work colleague (CPA) set up the LLCs for free ($125 secretary of state fee) and had an IRA services company draft the operating agreement for $225 I think. 

How long does it take to review 5 assets when you have the pay history, servicing notes, BPO and OE?

But if it didn’t have the services and infrastructure surrounding it that could feed it with tenants and that’s why the previous owner failed, that’s harder to overcome.

I think normal pest control is like 99, but depending on size and location I’m not sure this qualifies as normal.Typically a simple service call is 60-80, so I’m wondering what this would cost.

.) - what's a "reasonable" amount to pay for these services?

Two months ago, he suggested that I buy a lawnmower for the tenant to do his own lawn work so I don't need to hire lawn service so I did and I agreed not to increase his rent as a result of that.

Get it tested always. 

This is not retail, its not a service business, its not manufacturing etc.