In the market I'm in (Lexington, KY), a 2/1 would be very hard pressed to bring $975 unless it was very nice inside and in a very desirable part of town.  

I really want to press.

Took me about 4 hours, for those nasty little buggers aren't getting in again.Third, continue to press for the rent, emphasizing that the rats and the rent aren't related (but I can really, really see why they hate paying rent for the privilege of living with rats).  

@Edmund ChiangIt really depends on what is the norm in the neighbourhood.If most units in the area come with parking, you will be hard pressed to charge extra.  

Three roommates, students, dispute happens, police called, the word I get  is that they attacked each other but only one gets arrested because the other is pressing charges against her.

I like your idea, but i think you'll be hard pressed to find a GC that's willing to do that.

You may be hard pressed to find a tenant willing to pay for the servicing.

Or press on and 'get in the game' with a SFR? 

You'd be hard pressed to find a SFH that's not in a dilapidated area for $80k or less.

Also let them know if the dog is aggressive and does anything, you will be pressing charges against them and the dog may be removed from their care if it attacks someone.