Do section 8 tenants and dishwashers mix

[Garrett Fulton]

Hey all,

Newer buy and hold investor in baltimore area. Thinking about making an offer on a row home in Edmondson village (21229) that is pretty much turn key! The kitchen is almost new and includes a dishwasher. I'm looking to rent out to section 8 tenants.

For all you section 8 or baltimore landlords, do any of you guys include dishwashers in your rental. According to "The Section 8 Bible volume 1" dishwashers should be eliminated from section 8 rentals as they can cause unneeded maintenance costs. I'm just noticing that many section 8 tenants in baltimore expect a higher quality! ( I installed granite countertops in my first baltimore rental because the PM told me it would rent faster.... He was right).

Anyone's opinion would be great!

[Account Closed]

section 8 bible assumes section 8 renters are plentiful. Unfortunately Baltimore is a dump which puts section 8 at a premium, and they know it. Put the dishwasher in. New is 250 from depot. Worth the hassle for a grateful sec 8 tenant. And if they break it ( being that it's new) make them pay for repair. It shouldn't break for several years if it's new and the repairs usually involve water leakages through tubes that can be repaired easily.