Tenants pay eletric, cable, etc. 

I don't want to pay any utilities, including cable/internet, even my "ratio".

Cable and internet current providers, get list of any major repairs done by any vendor for past 2 years.

Peak seasons are shorter than beach rentals, management fees can be 40% instead of 10% (standard) or 20% in beach markets, and you have to now pay for cable, internet, etc. because short-term tenants expect that.

If you have no documentation that your intent was to purchase for a long term rental and you show a pattern of "dealing" then you could potentially have an issue with the IRS.However let's say I buy an apartment building, sign multi-year leases on contract services, washer/dryer, cable, property management but then sell at month 6 because a buyer came along and ownerships situation changed.

Rental Agent shall use its best efforts to ensure the operation of all amenities in the Property, such as internet access, satellite or cable TV access or fireplaces as applicable.Rental Agent shall not be held responsible for such items failure to work, but will make every effort to correct any issues as reported as quickly as possible.Guest acknowledges that use of amenities such as fireplaces, lake, dock, decks, and the like may be potentially dangerous and involve potential risks if improperly used, particularly with regard to children and such use is at the Guest’s own risk.Guest shall use the Property for residential purposes only and in a careful manner to prevent any damage or loss to the Property and keep the Property in clean and sanitary condition at all times.Guest and any additional permitted guests shall refrain from loud noise (especially after 10PM) and shall not disturb, annoy, endanger, or inconvenience neighbors, nor shall Guest use the Property for any immoral, offensive or unlawful purposes, nor violate any law, association rules or ordinance, nor commit waste or nuisance on or about the Property.DEFAULTIf Guest should fail to comply with the conditions and obligations of this Agreement, Guest shall surrender the Property, remove all Guest’s property and belongings and leave the Property in good order and free of damage.No refund of any portion of the Total Rental Fee shall be made and if any legal action is necessary, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement from the other party for all costs incurred.ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLEASEGuest shall not assign or sublease the Property or permit the use of any portion of the Property by other persons who are not family members or guests of the Guest and included within the number of and as permitted occupants under this Agreement.

All rooms wired for cable and internet. 

If he has to replace the outside meter box, riser, and new service cable, the entire job is only $600-700 if there's no permit involved.

Sort of like paying for cable TV and the only channels you got had Infomercials on them 24/7.

As the price of food and materials rise then there is less and less discretionary income to be spent on things like phones, cars, t.v.’s, cable, movies, restaurants, ect….