Also check for exemptions to make sure there isn't a senior exemption or senior freeze. 

Further, you avoid the potential of forgetting to refill it while tenants are away, having a single pipe freeze, and footing the bill for hydronic heat system busting open, flooding/ freezing the building (a not uncommon occurence). 

Read newas about "Property Owners File Suit Against Union City Over Rent, Eviction Freezes", I am  looking to buy a small condo for investment but wondering if any encounters the rent delayed payment or non-payment?

I had thought about relocating the washer dryer to an enclosed back porch (in NC so not too concerned about freezing) but after thinking about it the cost and labor could easily be a few hundred dollars and a couple days of my labor.  

@Michael Hopkins by my read, the freeze goes into effect on Jan 1., so an N!

In 2012 we had a freeze storm in NJ and i open my first and only claim as the freeze rain damaged my gutters.

You could also get rid of small chunks and black top it, probably cheaper, they may want to bust it up leaving it in place for moisture and freezing, your original probably wasn't think enough and reinforced.

I can't comment on real estate in Hawaii, but if your mortgage line of credit is a home equity line, be aware that the bank can freeze or call the note at any time.I have a HELOC with Bank of America, and because property values declined in my town, they froze the line without warning.

. :-)I once used a Mac and all it did was freeze, therefore should I just start spouting that all Mac's suck?

As mentioned, freezing and thawing usually takes to toll on this cheap approach of building steps.