You'd never hear this for an A class rental and likely not hear it for B class units either.Providing these appliances can bring in higher rent, but it can also come with the liability to repair/replace.

Search youtube for replacing whatever piece is broken, should be able to find a good video in a couple minutes. 

People are willing to sell for pennies on the dollar, so the “But and hold” philosophy really gets replaced with “Buy low, sell high”.

I recently sold a rental property and would like to try and defer all or part of the proceeds. i dont want to exchange into another self managed property...would like to take a break from landlordingthank youWhich markets would you be open to considering for the replacement property? 

What happens when the furnace goes out and you have to pay another $6,000 to replace it?

A deck builder build a deck I will have to rebuild soon and a roofer cost me $7000 to rip his new roof off to replace with right away since he installed so badly.

If you don't know the cost to replace a roof you better start learning. 

If not, you may consider replacing some of the damaged items.   

The roof is not actively leaking, it’s just known to be in need of replacement in the near term.Additionally, my offer was accepted above asking price due to a few bidders.

I don't believe Ohio has any law regarding prepaid rent.However, if a tenant terminates a lease early, you are obligated to try and find a replacement tenant as quickly as possible and then release the first tenant from any remaining obligation.