If installing tile base, depends a lot on the complexity, can easily add another 5+ Most of the good guys are charging 700 in our areas for this, but will do these on the side. 

Based on my experience in the area and what he’s charging, his ROI figures don’t add up.At the end of the day, don’t trust everything you see or hear.

In other words, I can't raise rent to the current tenant, but if I get rid of my tenant and get another one it seems like I would be able to charge the current rates; not sure.I'm in a west Chicago suburb.Any word of wisdom is appreciated.Thanks!

It ranges for many different reasons.If the lender you are planning to use says it is going to charge you $7k-$8k then put that number in there.Though, I must admit that does sound high.

My wife and I are currently under contract on our first deal and things have taken an unexpected turn.

I would like to "charge myself" 1% interest annualized, and return $15,000 + $1,500 in interest back to my SD-IRA. 

Some will charge big fees or points for investment properties.

Will he charge any interest?  

For the multi family, which there is 400 units we own and manage, we charge $25 for water, sewer and trash, tenants pay gas and electric themselves.

As far as splitting the utilities goes if you live in it for a year or 2 you will have historical data for how much it all costs and you can either build it into the rent or charge a pro rata share to each tenant each month.