@Jorge M Kuljis It really depends on the lender you choose; not all of them will ask for proof of funds being seasoned.

On the other hand, stainless steel appliances are more expensive, they won't be stained by things like pasta sauce, but they show scratches more easily.I'm trying to make my Section 8 rentals as bulletproof as possible so that I can keep my costs down. 

Sand and Water proof to finish.

One thing I didn't see on your spreadsheet is water resistance vs water proof.

The imperfect implementation of government standards is not proof of it being solely "theatrics," in my opinion. 

Maybe this is normal but it seemed ridiculous to expect someone to keep their job(s) and pay rentSince it seemed I was left with no option except to plan on getting prepared to pay March and get the house in good shape so my deposit would be returned and bite the bullet.

If so do I need any proof? 

My SOP is to contact the current landlord and employer, require proof of income for the past 3 months, and use Rent Spree for background, credit, eviction, etc.

Yes, but only if you had proof that they used the machine and had proof they left a lot of grease in the machine, and your lease specified they were responsible for damages.  

The tenant stated they broke one of the hanging glass light pendants.