Markets dictate price. 

I will do what the market dictates I do at that time.

Hopefully your lease dictates cleaning procedures upon move out as well as showing procedures for the landlord.

I know it is very competitive out there right now, and I also know that the criteria I've given her should dictate what comes to me on the automated feed, but I was hoping for a little more help. 

You are not letting the market completely dictate your lot rent rate increases.  

Common sense dictates that you keep 1 month's rent, unless you get it re-rented in time.If you get it rented on say Aug 15th, don't give them back 50% of the rent amount, just keep it for your troubles....

The age of the property and any updating will dictate your maintenance fees.

It would be absurd to Fannie Mae to dictate that you have to go on vacation a certain number of days every year. 

The best and most optimal path forward will essentially be dictated by their wishes, and should take into consideration asset protection, income taxes and estate/gift taxes.

This will help dictate what price home you can afford so that you can let your realtor know what range you should be looking in.