I really like your philosophy @Dawn Vacek , makes total sense. 

I replaced the dishwasher when I started on the kitchen.

I use 1" air gun finish nails in the end cap build ups, contact cement on the end caps, and polyurethane the sink cuts and the exposed edge where the dishwasher is.

I believe that most if not all REOs go into local MLS and Realtor.com-- Dawn

Dawn A.

In two of my units I provide a Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, and over range microwave.  

Follow @Dawn Anastasi 's advice for units.

So as I'm mulling over whether to go for it, it dawns on me: I could sell my house, take the equity and buy a nicer apartment building which creates more NOI and /or one that is better managed. 

Renters will pay for: central heat & air, dishwasher, main floor/in-unit laundry, carpet-less home (laminate, tile, wood floors), off-street parking, fenced-in yard, dry storage (shed, clean basement), some type of clean outdoor space (patio, deck, porch).3.

That's what I'm leaning towards, Dawn.