The renters also paid for water and electric.

I am sure you checked everything but just make sure everything works and there are no obvious things that pop out at you like anything electric not working and having good water flow in all of your faucets, good water pressure in the bath tubs or shower.

It had TP, some local restaurant menus, local services/utility numbers (cable, police, electrical, etc), and a few other nick-knacks.

Hardwood and tile all the way.As for appliances, what is the average lifespan for a new gas stove, electric stove, refridgerator, diswhasher, washer, dryer?

Taxes are 8000 including municipal garbage. 32 dollars a month for landlord electric. 20% down so mortgage will be around 700 a month and I figured 2500 for insurance.

I know I cannot turn off water or electricity on the tenant, but how about these amenities which were included with the lease (remember, the lease expired today, July 31, and the tenant is in holdover).

I just closed, and I need to put the electrics into my name.    

I agree with Sam that tenants will only use the accordion or any electrically actuated shutters. 

The house was a dump, basement leaking, plumbing held together with duct tape, crazy electrical.

My name is Matthew and I am an electrical engineering major at Long Beach.