The current one lasted 8 years and needs to be replaced (as per what our property manager is saying)I heard front loaders could leak, so I typically only do top loaders for rentals.

What happens if the roof has to be replaced?

Financial independence requires more than just replacing your current income.

It works but it was installed in 1967 so I need to prepare to replace it when it fails at some point.

Benefits:1) Tenants can't lock keys in house, they have to use their key to lock the deadbolt.2) Cheaper to rekey or replace locks (only deadbolt!)

We couldn't see the floors (too much trash), but probably safe to assume those should be replaced as well.

I make sure that when I am doing major work that I plan to avoid potential problems on a Sunday. ie I am not replacing valves and faucets on a Sunday in case something breaks and I need to shut off water and go get a new part to fix it and they are all closed until the next morning. 

I currently use the security deposit replacement and rental damage protection product from Waivo, which I accessed through my Furnished Finder dashboard for my mid-term rental (MTR).

The house oscillates between cheap veneer "new stuff" that's already chipping/flaking/breaking and very old stuff that is in need of replacement.

The podcast also talked about insurance claim re-housing where families lose their homes to a tragedy and get replaced through their insurance.