We have personal money saved for incidentals and cushion in case of something unexpected hitting while we build up savings from cash flow for cap-ex. 

Again, we'll cushion that with extra interest/insurance costs and call is $625/mo PITI.$1,350 - PITI of $625 = $675/mo cash flow.

Renting to tenants with a large cushion of savings is not a likely scenario when you are buying homes in this price range.

We have significant experience, strong cash flows and provide a solid equity cushion for security.

Also, some banks will do 75% so I have a built in 5% cushion on those refi's because my hard money lender will only do 70%. 

If you're able to charge top of market 1800 you're able to give yourself some cushion and actually save some money from this property instead of bleeding into it every month.- If you sell the place, you need to consult an accountant about how depreciation recapture will affect your tax bill and plan accordingly.  

So make sure there is cushion in your cash flow numbers.

I personally have no desire to manage my properties or do repairs, so my cash flow numbers need to have some serious cushion in them.As you said, it's in a good area, and not only does that (sometimes) equate to higher appreciation, but also less hassle and maintenance issues.How's the roof?  

I had a landscape company I sold in June and have some money put away for down payment and a safety cushion.

If you're okay with the risk, and you have enough cushion for it, then hold for equity.