@Dawn Walker yes, it is, and hard money is expensive money - it's not free. 

BTW - this basement will need a kitchen with a dishwasher, and a washer and dryer (to maximize rent). 

. $600 Stove and fridge, $440 dishwasher and $230 for a microwave.

Everyone likes stainless steel appliances, if yours are the white ones from 20+ years ago, how about changing the microwave or dishwasher or fridge or all 3 to stainless steel?

But on the flip side, it’s a pain to keep track of HOAs as they accumulate and, like Dawn mentioned, I have two properties right now where the HOA is trying to force out landlords.

Condo quality unit in fantastic, well-managed condo association offers hardwood floors, updated kitchen w/ dishwasher/disposal, high ceilings, tons of natural light from 3 windows.

working as a server in a restaurant has never been about being a career choice. it is just a stepping stone. however, some waiters make plenty of money because of tips. an individual is the person who decides on their destiny. you chose if you will be a dishwasher for the rest of your life or if you will move onto to something else. we cannot save everyone because they make bad choices. choices have consequences.

We just bought a dishwasher for a rental property and we know that we cannot expense it this year.

Dishwashers can be high maintenance and provide another risk of leaks and additional damage.

I don't ask them to run all appliances like dishwashers and washers/dryers.