I probably should take the time to remove the excess blinds at the bottom of the stack but I haven't yet.

They tend to be mid to high net worth individuals or other flippers w/ excess cash.

To make electric included work I think you would need to be sure that the amount included in rent covers your cost pretty much always and then have an excessive use clause for those who are way over. 

Pro forma cap rates need to be in excess of 8-9% for me to get excited.

It may seem excessive, but these deals are usually the same amount of work to close as a $2 million deal.

@Peter Morgan I think $200 for 1 pet is a bit excessive.

If the HOA doesn't like something the tenant is doing, you may still be liable for the fines (which can potentially be quite excessive). 

To be fair - nothing has been too excessive and you make good points.

After splitting the average price three ways, increase it 15% per person to cover excess use.

Taking depreciation is not an option but a requirement.Furthermore, why wouldn't you want to take it.The loss in excess of income either offsets your W-2 income or is carried forward and used when you sell the house.Depreciation recapture is taxed at a minimum of 25%, however, the rental loss or suspended rental loss can be used to offset income at the highest tax rate.