But a lot of those initial high looking returns get eaten up really quick with higher maintenance and higher turnover.

At times there are deed restrictions for 30 days, or for 90 days for more than 120% of purchase price or other potential variations but those are the two most common

There are a lot of "rule of thumbs" you can use like budgeting 5-15% for Maintenance, and 5-15& for capex.

Pro-rent control people seem to lack an understanding of basic common sense.  

The only thing the subject property has in common with any of the comps used in the report is a mailing address.

Actually follows the state exam unlike the other common ones I wont name. 

Considering that I am paying an HOA fee (goes to reserves, insurance of building, water, sewer, and trash payments), and considering the unit is relatively new, how much should I be putting towards maintenance repairs and capital expenses on a monthly basis?

Were there any major damages or maintenance issues?

The window companies like to say that this makes the window exteriors "zero maintenance."

For example, someone could have a bankruptcy that's a couple years old or medical bills (very common) or high student loans.