It would be a way of leaving an inheritance that's all wrapped up in an income producing bow. 

We turn away more people than we accept and if people do join and don't find value in our community, they are free to leave and we offer refunds.

Tended to leave off some categories of expenses completely5.

This leaves a lot of room for interpretation and that is exactly the issue we are having at the moment.

Quote from @Bob Avery: I don't recommend leaving a space blank because someone could later attempt to add something in.

U will never get a dime of rent and you are going to have to probably do as you stated find your own attorney.. its better to leave property vacant than to rent to folks that have terrible credit.

They bank believes it is more risky for them if I don't leave some of my own money into the deal as a down payment.

True although the fires this year just adds to the reasons to leave California (excessive taxation and regulation, overbearing political correctness, downtowns littered with feces, etc.).

A few months ago a tenant suddenly let me know they were leaving.

If they pass the screening, also find out who is paying the deposit as that is the person you will be returning it to once they leave.