There may be an additional cost of $5000 and if you are renting is it really worth doing this??

The additional cost of filing in small claims court is small and will often pay dividends years down the road.

Their rates are a bit better than hard money, they often offer a bit longer term, maybe 12 months with the option to extend later for an additional fee in-case you don't finish as planned.

In the spirit of collaboration, I submit for your feedback my emerging investment plan:Markets considered, favored:Favored: Minneapolis - Strong employment, population and rent growth, in addition to what appears to be relatively low and falling values makes this very compelling.

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.

The Mentoring group I was working with shutdown their operation without notice causing members to lose valuable information/assets!

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. 

Usually, the Unpaid Principal Balance (UPB) stays the same and all of the arrears, additional interest, fees, etc. are added together and become the new "deferred principal balance."