Tenant asking for washer/dryer in SFR Rental

[Dean Suzuki]

Hi,

I have a SFR in Surprise, AZ. My prior tenant just left so I am listing it for vacancy. We got a good application from a Military couple that are asking for 2 year lease but they need a washer/dryer added to the home. I am from a Military family so am partial to supporting the Armed Forces.

Has anyone encountered this scenario before?  I am debating about purchasing the washer/dryer (~estimating about 1200-1300 from looking at Home Depot) or potentially renting them from a furniture rental company and building it into the rent. 

 Has anyone encountered this scenario?

Thanks

Dean

[Karen Bickford]

I provide washer and dryer in all of my rental units. It adds great value to the tenant and of course demands a higher rent. I also know what exactly is in the unit and how it has been installed vs the tenant bringing in their own and trying to hook it up and cause and who knows what type of issue.