As far as I'm aware, appliances being included in a rental are simply just to encourage an applicant to lease the property; appliances are not required per-say.As far as "expectations" are concerned, I would say your list is reasonable as to what I typically suggest having available for a rental as they will sustain wear and tear better long-term that providing laundry or counter appliances.Best of luck to you!!

exactly, concluded accounts can lead to a mess with tax and a nightmare with the IRS

As a matter of fact the mantra in our industry used to be "a year and a day" simply because it would normally be a long term capital gain and because it would have been reported on two consecutive tax returns. 

Both of these institutions are totally useless to existing appraisers and have done nothing but damage the process by which new people become certified appraisers.So while it is a very good idea to become a real estate appraiser part time, I would simply remove this option entirely.  

It may land on red for five spins and you could conclude we are "due for" black.

This deal doesn't give you any flexibility and simply locks in $50K for ____ of years. 

:D We used BM 'Simply White' and 'Pale Oak' on the exterior of the house.  

Simply improving communication between staff and residents can greatly improve satisfaction and resident rapport. https://www.cbre.us/research-and-reports/US-Multifamily-Research-Brief---Apartment-Turnover-Rate-Continues-to-Fall-July-2019?

Also, the condition was a huge selling point, being owner-occupied it was in good shape as it sat, and simply needed cosmetics to turn this property around.

And, he Can’t write a conventional loan for an LLC, hence the suggestion to simply buy it in your personal name.