Most machines are good until they are mis-operated.the horizontal rotating drums on washing machines are sensitive to the amount of detergent used.If your tenants uses one washing pod, then you'll avoid issues.

The question I had while listening to the pod today was this; why are you not buying them and then renovating most of it (lets say kitchen and bath) and then moving in to it after 3-6 months and then finish the rest of the renovation while you are living there for the next 2 years.

From the many guests on the Bigger Pocket Pod Cast that I listen to every week, they say that if it's on the MLS it's probably not the best deal. 

Given your relative proximity, years of experience, and Mod status would you care to weigh in on the invoiced items and amounts?  

. , so mods please move it if appropriate.

Mods please feel free to move if necessary. 

Or the bank asks for a hardship letter and the borrower sends a scribble saying, "I want a loan mod" and nothing more.If your friend has complied and sent in EVERYTHING the lender required, and has documentation to support that claim, I would file a complaint with the CFPB.

I listen to the pod casts and read a lot on the subject though.

There are cautionary tells in the pod cast and in the blogs here on BP about how to beat out the competition at auctions and negotiate with contractors. 

I am certainly not implying all mods work out, as this is not the case.