New or Used Appliances? Buying for a Triplex.

[Calvin Kwan]

Hi All,

I'm almost done rehabbing my vacant triplex in Oakland and will need to start shopping for appliances soon.  Each unit will have all the major appliances including dishwasher and in-unit washer/dryer.  It's B+ neighborhood, so I'd like to attract higher end tenants.

In my last 2 projects, I purchased new appliances for both. The purchases all fell during Black Friday, so I was able to get some good deals.  I also like new appliances as they come with warranties through the manufacturer, and I have extended warranties through my CC.  Less hassle overall, and no issues so far *knock on wood*.

Since I will be outfitting all 3 units at once and costs are high, I'm considering buying some appliances used.  What appliances would you consider buying used?  What would you stay away from?  Any sales I should be keeping an eye out for?

Any thoughts or feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Calvin

[Karl B.]

If it's B+ I would buy new or at the very least go to the local Sears scratch & dent store to see what they have (it's mostly new stuff with cosmetic imperfections - so if an oven has a scratch on the side and it can't be seen once installed if facing a wall and it saves you a few hundred it's worth considering).