Seriously, I went to an open house that had a trash can on top of the fridge (and MLS photos shows it too). 

I was able to get a side by side fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, all brand new with a one year warranty and all name brands with no visible scratches or dents for $1100 out the door.  

I have also learned the same is true for ice makers in fridges and water softeners.

(Hint to those with less than 20 years of debt collection experience, DON'T TRY THIS)I had not viewed this thread in a while and its got more hair than a moldy peach in the back of the fridge!

That money being spent to replace the furnace that just went out, now becomes and investment into a higher efficiency furnace which will lower cost for the next renter.The cost to replace the old almond or white fridge now can be used to buy the stainless steel fridge that will maybe help raise rents.The cost of new carpet / updated flooring will also drive value up in your investment for future tenants or future owners.If you don't have the property, that money isn't being spent on a forced re-investment into your property.  

Sure, people could use a stolen credit card and steal the fridge.

Currently, the space for the fridge is against the left wall in the picture below.

It dries out the seals on appliances like the fridge and makes them brittle

I remember being a first time buyer and having to buy my own fridge.  

Lets take example 50k rental income for 12 months, property 7k taxes, lets say 5k expenses incurred (roof redone, plumbing, cleaner, pest control, washer dryer bought, fridge bought etc - not really sure what qualifies as expense or not)and depreciation is?