It was out of necessity and the landlordship fell t o me.

I could see things like this possibly becoming a necessity if the labor market doesn't pick up.

Second, I think this will really cause the city to descend into segregated ghettos, where low income renter districts are divided from high income owner occupant areas, no mixing as no homeowner would live in an area where properties are neglected (not by choice but by necessity given lack of any means of recouping investment in improvement), and no investor would buy in a high price area where there's no chance of rent increase as gentrification occurs. 

Keeping some reserves is certainly a wise thing to do and likely a necessity with most lenders wanting to see reserves of 6 months min.

Their reasoning (besides the fact that appliances today don't last very long and it can be difficult both to get a repairperson or a substitute appliance) is that providing a washer and dryer can be considered a luxury and not a necessity while a stove or refrigerator may not fall into that category. 

I got out as an agent due to some family issues and get back into education out necessity.

Going for self management- There are great options for software and will likely be a necessity with more than 10 doors. 

Don’t let what any one of us tells you discourage an idea you might see great value in pursuing.I got into investing in these lower income neighborhoods out of necessity and lack of capital(Ie.

The first three months would cover rent/mortgage, utilities (including phone and internet, since those are a necessity now),  and food.

It is my intention (out of necessity) to try and wholesale this, although it has been suggested that I am in over my head.