Pretty standard in our market to increase the rent by $25-$100 per pet. 

Also window units for AC are standard so no concerns making tenants buy their own and pay for this.

Communicating effectively with tenants your exact expectations can help guide them to your specific standards.

Primer ensures no bleed through and paint can bond properly since you could br going oil/ stain to latex paint  We find that getting bonding primer helps when painting wood trim and even paneling over the standard primer . . a little more money but it holds the paint and prevents pulling it off with tape.

---So, ask about their standard operating procedures and make sure your management contract has an easy termination clause.What are your options if you experience one of the above?

Just wondering if I should go in with standard package ($8,800) or executive package ($11,800)?

I've drafted a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for attaching brackets directly to studs, which should provide enhanced stability.

I'm curious if this is the standard practice for money partners.   

If it's in a bad area, the numbers on paper will probably only ever be on paper as the operating costs will almost certainly be higher than standard assumptions. 

@Eric Stewart In my area it is standard that the landlord pays for the water and sewer and just builds that into the amount they charge for rent.