So, at least in theory, every list should be unique. 

One commercial mortgage broker friend of mine knows a very wealthy person that floats LIBOR but they own properties at a high cap rate.They float to generate excess cash and as the hikes start floating close to what you can lock in long term fixed for they start converting some of the portfolio but that is a unique situation where this person is so wealthy they can get way with things like that.People buying at low caps with floating or even fixed with a 3 year balloon are asking for it.

As Mike H said there is more to it in regard to the final rental price you rent it for and your expectations.As for your first question, yes simply put it for rent and set a price and see what happens, everytime we have a new property this is the process you can research and engineer and figure and figure and figure... but the reality is the rental price will have to do with what the market will pay for your unique property no matter what anything else is renting for around you.

It was owned by Los Angeles and resulted in traffic being diverted from regional areas into LAX.

When it comes to apartments, various characteristics of your property and operation may trigger certain coverage requirements (likely at your lender's request) such as:Boiler & Machinery -- when steam boilers/pressure vessels are presentWorkers Comp -- if employed directly by ownershipLaw & Ordinance -- if property is a non-conforming use (though typically grandfathered in)Flood -- if in a FEMA designated flood zoneThere are plenty of others that are unique to certain properties.

I also try crazy, unique things. 

Manager said she thought I could get at least $100 more/unit, but is checking with the regional manager so will get back to me,  She also mentioned getting 2 piece stacks instead of 1 so that if (more like when) the washer goes on the fritz the dryer will be fine and vice versa. 

Etc, the unique thing is that  Antonio target out market as investors so that's a good look by itself right there.

The tenant operates a specialty medical service that draws patients from the entire region and they seem very happy with their location. 

I realize there are many variables such as region, weather, previous rehabs, and quality of construction methods originally used on any specific house, but I'm just looking for generalizations and things to watch out for.