Let's say you have a tenant slip and fall on ice they sue your ABC Rentals LLC because that's what the properties named on the lease, etc. 

These systems have a defrost mode and they literally stop heating for periods of time to melt the ice off of the heat pump that is outside.

I'm thinking a take out ice cream / water ice store.

Break some bread or have one drink as an ice breaker.

Also, I like to see appreciation as icing on the cake.

Many investors got killed, others made a killing. exactly Russell highly regional.. if this ICE stuff actually happens I would be worried about my illegal or semi legal Hispanic tenants right now. :)

I’ve heard on the podcast several times that living for free was the main benefit and any cSh flow was icing on the cake.

I'd like to break the ice by introducing myself and documenting the start of my real estate investing career. 

Because, if there is an ice-maker or ice cubes in freezer with no power they melt, leak out and can really damage the flooring (depending on type). 

Buying appliances depends at the type of house it is, a really nice house I buy new top of the line.A house in a C to D area buy used or new cheaper line.Stoves last a long time I work on mine in a limited compacity, with Fridge’s the ice maker goes out.I only hook ice makers in a top of the line house because of possible leaks, service calls.I second buying new at Lowes.