Look for shops that test and offer guarantees.For valued tenants or premium units: New appliances might be worth the investment for their reliability and long-term durability.Ultimately, your decision depends on your goals.

I just don't know how at the moment, but when that day comes, I'll suddenly remember Nicholas L.

This will be costly in today's market and interest rates, but might be worth a shot if they can afford to stay.If they don't want to stay and you want the the townhome to rent to someone else and just want to assume the loan, well then she can call the lender and see if the loan is assumable. 

I lost over 4 months worth of time in deal, $2,425 inspection fees but hoping for refund of $450 back from the inspector.

It was on the more limited side in general (for a few days' worth).

But if your time is limited or you’re managing from out of state, a property manager is worth it.

It certainly isn't worth the money. 

Free advice is worth what you pay for it.

However, it could also be a 4 plex worth $800K. 

But with the recent change to depreciation rules on overseas properties, perhaps Japan is worth exploring again.Sorry I don't have much to add, but I've been following this conversation for the past couple of days and figured I'd say "Hello!"