Or they can stay with me and save money, cook their food, do their laundry, etc.20 years from now, I'll probably make less money but my wife and I will have zero percent of work to do with the rentals. 

Make some life adjustments and build a budget on needs (food, shelter, etc..) not wants (cable TV, the next IPhone).Then do it and show your family and friends with a plan.

It is a business expense you'll need to provide same as electricity and water.When you order food at a restaurant, does it come with a plate and silverware, or are you supposed to bring your own? 

I used to use mine when I went out to get fast food, etc.

I passed on that guy as he seemed to cater to clueless people. 

Food for thought.Best of luck!

Fridge still works but was left full of food and filthy dirty, besides the dents.

However, he is struggling, taking out loans to pay for food and his mortgage, and is in an arguably bad spot.

I also remind everyone that I do this for a living, so I need to make a bit of profit as well to keep food on the table.

My local market is favouring the brrrrrrrrrrr method however I wish to get some money behind me before I join in on the craze.Im always happy to answer any questions regarding my local market, amazing fresh food or why the difference in pricing on one side of the street is NZD $30,000 more than the other.