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Once the property is available to be rented : 

1) Washer/ Dryer purchase and install   asset to be depreciated ... 5 year property ... may take bonus depreciation if desired but think on this option carefully.

2) Electricity bill for vacant premises   before the property is ready to be rented it is added to the cost basis by being capitalized ... after it is available for rent  it is a Sch E expense

3) Window Curtains Install    asset to be depreciated ... 7 year property ... may take bonus depreciation if desired but think on this option carefully.

4) Laundry bills (paid on behalf of the tenant) till washer/dryer install   Sch E expense

5) Property Tax   before the property is ready to be rented it is a Sch A deduction if you itemize deductions ... after renting it is a Sch E expense

6) YTD HoA expenses   before the property is ready to be rented it is added to the cost basis by being capitalized ... after renting it is a Sch E expense