The landlord could offer to mow the lawn and shovel the walk, while making the tenant responsible for repairing or replacing the washing machine.Landlords and tenants need to confirm what is required within their written agreement.

@Pete Harper - Here is a forum that has discussed this topic years back: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/104/topics/1044333-pure...

for example when changing cabinets, addressing trim, door pulls. hot water tank replacement: place a pan under it.  

Part of the reason I threw myself into work and used to work 60-80 hours per week until I was let go last year when a new Upper Management came on board and started replacing managers with personnel from his previous employer.

Hard work cannot be replaced with laws, policies and handouts.

As noted, it keeps capital available to replace the HVAC, when it goes out in your first month of ownership, or the roof starts leaking and you are chasing an unknown source to the tune of thousands of dollars.  

So like if I replace the windows, or renovate a bathroom I write that off but if I buy new blinds for my half I do not write it off.

The bill was just under $1,100 and it covered replacing the drain pan and installing the washing machine.

Naturally your old property must sell before you can take title to the new one, but it gives you a much better head start on the negotiation process of your replacement property.

Purchase price: $179,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Lived in the property for 1 year.Knocked down living room wall, replaced Hvac, floors and gutted and remodeled the kitchen, attic insulation, converted the living room and the dining area into rooms.