That said, as a landlord, there have been a number of times when I wish I held a security deposit because my tenants moved out and left a mess in the apartment and I had no way easy way to go after them (ex. dirty fridge full of expired food = 2 unplanned hours of my own time to clean out).

Not using 4th bedroom so took out a 0% interest credit card and used it to turn bedroom into an ADU with a bathroom, kitchenette, fridge, etc.

I then looked at the listing she had and realized there were no appliances...who would want to move into a home without a fridge or stove?

There was writing in the shower wall (played tic tac toe), oven was bad, fridge dirty, pet hair on most of the baseboards and an odor.

Story #1:  The water supply line to a fridge/icemaker had a slow leak.

Hey there Munjed...I heard on a podcast that was a pretty good idea...I'm going to assume you are talking about washer/dryer/fridge...if so, then maybe this would be an option for you...Rent them from a rent a center or the likes and include the payment in the rent...when your tenant moves out...you return the units...or maybe they stay long enough to pay them off for you...bought and paid for at no out of pocket cost to you...hope this helps 🤙

We have properties in C class area, working class residents, and we have developed relationships with "appliance repair" type shops that fix up used stoves/fridges.

A duplex would obviously be less time to manage than a tri or quad, and it will often have fewer maintenance items (like AC condensers, fridges, etc.) than a tri or a quad.However, there are downsides.

Yes, the range is super cool and I will utilize that or at least the matching fridge in a future rental. 

.) $ 175.00 Gas $ 175.00 Home Supplies $ 150.00 Fast Food $ 112.00 Restaurants & Bars $ 100.00 Amusement/Entertainment $ 50.00 Car Maintainance/Carwash $ 50.00  You forgot to add Taxes and inflation.Property taxes.Sales taxes on pretty much all of your income.Vehicle depreciation.New Vehicle payments cash savings when old vehicle is dead on the road--or walk...10% loss in income buying power due to inflation (or whatever number the govt decides to force upon people).Eyeglasses if anyone in your family needs them.Haircuts if anyone in your family needs them.Wife's makeup and pantyhose, shoes and etc...expenses.Yearly amount spent on clothing for the entire family.Vehicle oil changes and maintenance.Amount of Federal, state and local tax due at the filing date.Allowances for kids.Misc. emergency money set aide in savings for unexpected things, deductible on car insurance after a fender bender, OTC Flu medications for the family, Fridge breaks down, Furnace quits in February, etc...Gifts for family and friends.