I ran mostly heavy equipment operators, which are on the lower side, and they run about 10-12%.  

Insurance, equipment utilization, licensure, etc. 

Profit margins are identical to the new construction multifamily development I’m doing now, just with smaller sales price and smaller build price

That means that's a town that has had no growth in 50 years and little appreciation too.One of the areas where I have bought, I sold a property in 2008, then sold the identical property next door in 2013 for 60% less. 

Athletic equipment?

So go forth and equip your vacation rental with an excellent comforter!

You just need welding, pipefitting and boilermaker skills along with a welder and other ironworking equipment. 

Just curious if there's a consensus: Is it better to own or lease your laundry equipment in the Cleveland, Ohio area (or any area)?

I actually have someone in contract with a situation almost identical.

@Mio Chee set up is for sure a hard thing to look at, I would love to set up the Aanonimity but it seems diluted and hard, anything that seems that complex to hide your identity just doesn't feel right, hence how easy it is to pierce the vail. but I do believe in the deterrent to keep their form digging too hard.