I know a fellow who has bachelor apartments fitted with in-counter cooktops and a full sized convection/microwave which turned out to be a better fit for his tenants than an oven.

Since they've moved in we've already had to replace the microwave  as the handle was broken (how does a microwave handle just get broken?)

We would have a microwave, fridge, and sink, but no stove...meaning it would not meet the requirements of a dwelling unit.  

No microwaves, blenders, coffee makers, hair dryers, etc etc.

Get a new microwave it's an easy fix.

I'd buy some bags of fruit, beef jerky, cigars, 40 oz beers, half pints of liquor, toilet paper, hustler magazines, microwave popcorn, chocolate candy, etc. and put them in a box. 

You could offer your tenants some up grades, washer dryer, microwave oven, new carpet, security safes, alarm service, inside improvements. increase rent as agreed for the improvements.When tenants move out, move in and create a WOW factor, install lights in closets when door is open, upgrade kitchens and baths, spend money to thrill tenants......you will find that the present and future returns on your improvements should be great.Charles Parrish

2 questions for everyone: how do you manage your appliances in the home like refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, etc?

Having rented a "student" apartment, the basic appliances (fridge, stove, microwave, washer/dryer) have always been expected even in the "non-furnished" units.

I have a duplex I just rented out, I supplied washer, dryer, range, microwave, and refrigerator for each.