A glut of new apartments washing over the city has quickly turned the tables as vacancy rates hit their highest levels since the recession, led by downtown Seattle, where one-fourth of all apartments are now sitting empty.Landlords who are increasingly hard-pressed to fill their open apartments are offering deals like a free month’s rent, lucrative gift cards and even free electronics."

Was he upfront with the crimes?     

I include in the depart instructions to have the used linens washed and at least put in the dryer prior to departure.

So even if it is a wash for now, it will make your cashflow grow that much more later.

A washing machine and refrigerator I bought at a scratch and dent Kenmore outlet 20 years ago still work just fine, the fridge was dented on the top and I don't even know what was wrong with the washer.

This park is an illiquid long term investment so it will come out in the wash.

Was the contract you signed and returned already signed by the seller or was he/she to sign after you returned it to them?

The home can use a new roof, pressure wash, outside paint and some landscaping. 

Assign your interest........close..........collect money.........wash, rinse and repeat.

One washing machine doesn’t sound like it would account for that much usage.