Bulletproof a property?

[Kasey Villareal]

I heard someone saying whenever they purchased a SF investment, they "bulletproof" it by removing the dishwasher, garbage disposal and automatic garage door to reduce maintenance issues. Wondering if anyone had experience doing that and what their experience was. Thanks!

[Michael Herr]

I always install dishwashers. 

If it were low-income I wouldn't. 

Never get a fridge with an icemaker. 

Buy guaranteed for life plumbing fixtures. 

Waterproof under sinks. 

Ceramic tile. 

Minimize carpet. 

Use old cabinet doors as acess panels. 

Add shutoffs when re-doing supply lines,  especially if you have multiple bathrooms. (when there's a leak on a Friday,  it's pretty easy to guide a tenant through turning off a ball valve over the phone and waiting for Monday) 

I don't like galvanized or cpvc supply pipes (pex when i need to replace) 

Braided stainless supply risers. 

Quarter turn shut-offs. I have very hard water and proactively replace every shut-off in a house. 

Cheap Wood trim (generally MDF ripped on my tablesaw)  for doorways where furniture moving damage is likely. (About as quick for me as corner-bead anyway)