Sorry I muddied the waters there, though I do appreciate the insight.  

His washer is "tucked" into a slightly oversized utility closet with the hot water heater.  

Since it is cashflow negative, and just recently above water in equity, my plan is to dispose of this house.  

One was from a homeowner under water, wasn't much we could do there.

From what I've seen so far ifunding has some great projects funded, so let's not throw the baby out with the bath water, but give them time to respond.

@Jesse Waters brought up an excellent point as well.  

Either that, or they're often stubborn and think that they'll take matters into their own hands and shut off the water when rent is unpaid.  

I do Complete Rehab, water fire, mold damage restoration, mold inspections, (re-builds) drywall, painting, post construction cleaning, carpet installtion and tearouts, new flooring, property management, I have 11 certifications, 2 are Master Certifications.

If someone is really commited they could realistically find a seller-financed rental property and open a property management/consulting shop as well.Hey I might be a client or might sell my 4 unit brick all rented for a "motivated" price (95K), tenants pay ut-s except water.

I just looked at a duplex for sale today that was rented, selling for 40% of its market value with new carpet, paint, hot water heaters and furnaces.