It is a luxury item and not a necessity that would increase the value of the property or the rent.

As for insurance its a necessity and shopping around would give you the best rates and there are repairs that could be done to ensure you are getting the lowest quotes due to differences in rentals vs primary residences.

The washer and dryer are there for their convenience more than necessity so I don't take responsibility for them.

I'll confess that I am a "simple-by-necessity" investor.

Standards are a necessity, but we need to understand why we establish standards and when to deviate from them.

We personally furnish all of our rentals with all the necessities and constantly add things that guests request as needed.

Bravo for pointing out the necessity and importance of getting help for a new business. 

As necessity is the mother of invention, a trusty meat tenderizer works just as well.So this is my kitchen in all of its glory: three layers of wallpaper and an eighth of an inch of paint.

It will also be considered temporary, if it is abandoned within a few years after it is established for reasons other than business necessity.

This is always important, but is of utmost importance when investing from a distance where trust is your biggest necessity.