The competitors all provide washers/dryers, some free and some coin-operated.

It's not a warranty or service contract. 

This is something I can provide, depending on a few circumstances, shoot me a message, thanks!

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I have dozens of BRRRR's in this market and the biggest key to success here is 1 - finding sources that provide consistent deal flow2 - finding a contracting team that is reliable, communicates well, priced well, works in a timely fashion and most importantly has time for YOU.

This way you wouldn't need to provide paystubs, W-2s, tax returns etc. 

People have already provided great input, so I will touch on your comment your wife said.You really need to sit down with her and explain the short term and long term goals.

The protections are there because beat cops are not qualified to determine who is a tenant and who is a criminal.Just as LL should not provide keys without rent, security deposit, credit check, etc, tenant should not pay a dime without a lease agreement that gives them certain rights.  

Some will even allow AirDNA projections (usually with 25-30% down) as the rental income for DSCR (debt service coverage ratio)  for investment properties as qualifying income. 

I've wondered if for example it even makes sense on a NNN retail building.Maybe if your CPA can do it cheap as part of their tax return service fee for you.Hopefully just your normal straight line depreciation is the way to go, but check with your CPA and see if they think it is worthwhile for you.