In certain cities, it is very expensive for water service and some charge every month even if the usage is zero.

Account Closed, we'll need more info (i.e. full numbers) to offer any real help.

I need suggestions on what type of companies I should be looking into for these types of services or what type of searches I should be conducting to find companies that do these all in one services.

Would you want to live somewhere full with higher crime, bad schools and 1 bathroom just because the hosue had some granite countertops?

My story is from the perspective of somebody who can pay cash, but only has time on weekends, since I am a dad with a demanding full time job.

South Carolina being a lien theory state, one would normally have an attorney draft a mortgage (which creates a lien on the property and makes the full balance due upon sale) and promissory note (which outlines the payment terms, interest, etc).

I’m an investor in Atlanta Georgia  and I’m used to getting rehab quotes from GC’s that are between $35/sqft (not too much walls need to be moved or roof or anything) to $65/sqft (everything needs to be done) to $85-$100/sqft (new construction or additions).I read about and have ran into other investors who say they can do a full rehab project for about $15/sqft !!!!

I got a bid for $2000 for the service.

If S8 is not willing to approve full market rent then you don't rent to S8. 

Do not use term leases as it will give your tennats full control over the property.