@Kyle H.Based on what you say above, your job is to ask questions, my job is to dispense free advice that is as useful as possible to you.

This is crazy but I am in Cary too and my tenant just texted me 3 days ago about the ice maker not dispensing ice. 

@James Conaway,You can also have a DW suds up by pouring too much rinse agent in the dispenser.

We are preparing to go live soon with our first STR and are looking at these options: - Ice trays in freezer- Ice maker in freezer- Ice dispenser in fridge door- Countertop ice maker- Bag of ice in freezer- Other optionsI would like to understand the implications on:- Guest satisfaction - Ease of maintenance (cleaning, mechanical issues, etc.)- Sanitary and health concerns (COVID-19, etc.)Thanks!

DonThe fridge is the one item we'll upgrade in any house that we plan to sell above $120K...we've never had any complaints about no in-door or ice dispensers, but I'm guessing that most buyers probably don't notice or think about it until they've moved in...

C ‘mon.For what little it’s worth, we’ve dispensed with all that.

Estimated renno/appliance costs: 2x bedrooms LVP: $2.5K ($5/ft2 installed guestimate over 2br @ ~200ft2 each + $500 in noise treatment) 2x bedroom low-profile ceiling fans w/lights : $800 ($250 labor + 150 fan 2x based on extra effort to locate mounting boxes, assuming they exist)1x new shower/tub prefab insert: $3.5K installed (guesstimate) 1x new toilet $400 ($250 standard 1-piece + $150 labor)2x shower-head upgrades: $100100% repaint : $5.2K (1600ft2 x $3.23 ft/2) may opt to do myself100A breaker panel complete replacement & upgrade to 4-prong 220V dryer connection on other side of wall: $2k (guestimate, original panel is still present and 100% not staying)Non-ancient washing machine: $750LED light upgrades/replacements: $100Kitchen cabinet touch-up + hardware + adjustments: $500 (guesstimate)Outdoor storage room rehab (mold remediation, drywall gut + replace, leak repairs): $3K (total guess, it's like a 6x8 Outdoor patio concrete pad & rail cleaning: $50 Microwave: free =) Lock replacements: $350 (schlagre encode + basic patio lock change) Keurig Coffee Maker: $150Kitchen pots, pans, bakeware, utensils, cups, plates: $300 + donating my spare setsMisc electrical work: $500 (replace light fixture, fix outlet(s), re-wire light switch)RENNOVATION TOTAL: $22.2K or $27.5K with contingencyFurniture, linens, supplies: 2x queen bedframe & box springs: $5002x queen mattress: $800 2x XL twin bedframe & box springs: $5502x XL twin mattress: $5506x nightstands: $7502 full size, 2 half size dressers: $500Mattress covers: $1006 queen pillows, 4x XL twin pillows (1 spare 'set' for each mattress): $180Bed sheets x 4 each mattress: $300Bathroom linens: $200 (16 wash cloth, 8 hand towel, 8 regular towel, 8 washable floor mat) Metal outdoor patio furniture: $2003-piece couch set: $70050"+ TV w/ install: $600Kitchen table + 4 chairs: $400Misc crap (soap dispensers, wifi router, wifi thermostat, cleaning supplies, doormats, artwork, mirrors, lamps, air freshers, air filters, TP, etc.): $1000  FURNITURE TOTAL: $7,280 or $10K with contingencyOther thoughts:Kitchen cabinets have already been painted/hardware upgraded poorly.

The seller will accept it and during escrow when your lender dispenses the money to escrow of $106,000, escrow will give the seller 100,000 and use the 6,000 towards your closing.  

@Brian Gibbons thanks it has been quite a learning experience and it has been a very rewarding experience .I am grateful for all the knowledge you dispense so freely Thank you 

Hard money, contractors, title company, realtors, etc. are all dispensable roles that can easily be replaced by someone else.