Keep wash and dryer for tenants?

[Andrew Perillo]

Hey all,

I just purchased another property and the seller left a perfectly good washer and dryer. I am torn between whether or not I should leave for tenants or sell them. Here is my thoughts on both:

1.) Leave for tenants

- If I leave for tenants I would note it in the lease that these are the tenants responsibility and once broken I will not be responsible for fixing and/or replacing. In terms of increased ability to rent or charge more for rent; I do not believe this will be an issue with this property. I know I will be getting a comfortable rent and this property will be rehabbed, making it rent quickly. I do not think a washer and dryer will make or break this.

2.) Sell washer and dryer

- This is what I am leaning towards. Reason being, is that it is one less thing for me to deal with. If they break and will not be repaired, I will have to haul them out and find a way to dispose of them. It just seems like a headache for someone who has multiple properties on top of a full time job.

What has everyone else experienced? Any input or direction to help me make my decision is always greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

[Julie Hartman]

@Andrew Perillo If you don't think they make a difference one way or another then I would get rid of them. We have some properties with and some without. Some owners will leave them as a courtesy but not be responsible for repairs. Others take full responsibility for repairs, which always include a diagnostic charge from the repair company. If you keep them, eventually you will have to deal with them because someone will have their own and want them gone. Or someone will leave them behind and you will be responsible for removal, if you are between tenants, which can be a headache. The only caveat to allowing a tenant to bring their own is dinging up the walls moving them in and out.