When I opened the utility accounts (water and gas) each provider was charging me a per unit charge.

The problem is that it is going to cost around $2,000 on the low end with some attorneys charging as much as $4500. 

As for your loan fee, I am in charge of your registration and transfer cost.

Of course you will need the proper disclosures and what not, but a lot has to do with what you are charging. 

If you do decide to keep them, raise the rent slightly (unless you already have, and/or are at market for the condition the apt was in when they moved in), get the repairs done to insure habitability, and give them a deadline and a cost for replacing the AC filter ('replace AC filter by x date or we will do it and charge you $y as added rent' assuming your lease allows such).  

Is there a way to figure out how much extra people charge for average properties in a good location vs  average location?

To me upwork charges too much, on their end.  

HOWEVER, another option (Depending on what your current home situation is) would be to REFINANCE your current VA loan into a conventional, which would re-charge your VA eligibility to 100%. 

I've got a couple decent candidates I'm considering, both with pros and cons...1st OPTION:Doctor + retired woman, both mid-60s, no kids, no pets~ 9x monthly rent in income2-year lease... potentially longer termGreat credit score-- However --Tax liens, bankruptcy, both have "messy" divorces in past couple yearsOnly been dating for about a yearDUI, expired plates, and another charge I'm looking into--2nd OPTION:Young couple, Dad + stay-at-home mom, baby, small dogRelocating from Texas~ 4x monthly rent in income1-year lease... almost guaranteed not longer than thatAlready had higher house payment in Texas, so rent would be cheaperExcellent credit scorePerfect background checkPerfect credit reportSo the question is, do you go with the older couple without the pet who's already interested in signing a 2-year lease and could potentially stay longer?

Has anyone worked with a private money lender who charges a fee?