Heidi Wilson
Appliance repair due to renter behaviour - charge them?
Hi everyone,
Recently the washer at one of my properties stopped working. Turns out it was due to the renters not putting lingerie in lingerie bags so their clothing went right into the drain of the washer. I think i...
Morgan Granger
Best place to buy appliances for rental property
Hi. I am about to close on my first rental property. There are no appliances currently in there home. Is it better to buy new appliances or used one? And where is the best place to purchase from? Also, would you guys ...
Jack Wang
Learned my lesson about appliances - get a warranty!
The standard washer warranty is 1 year, with the exception of Speedqueen, which comes with a manufacturer-backed 3-5 year warranty. To summarize, my relatively new Electrolux washer (1.5 years old, so it's off-warrant...
Eric Nelson
Question about predicable lifespan and damage to appliances
I understand that appliances have a "predictable lifespan". An oven/range typically have a predictable lifespan of 20 years. A tenant broke my 10 year old range. Am I only allowed to charge him for 50% of the cost for...
Michael Hayes
Passing Section 8 Inspection but Without Providing Appliances
Hey guys got a question for you.I'm taking a shot at a Section 8 rental and we're in the last week and a half of the rehab. I won't be providing appliances but I know that for the section 8 inspection, part of that i...
Tom Cahill
do you have to provide appliances to renters?
I'm not a landlord yet, but just getting into the real estate market...I'm in the Pinellas county florida area and have questions about renting.Does the landlord have to supply appliances? stove/refrig?thanksTom
Vaibhav Shetge
Tax benefit for new appliance in future investment
Hi, I am a newbie in the RE world and trying to gain knowledge and advice before I jump in. In the process of self educating I am coming across a situation which might occur in future.. We bought a condo last year whi...
John Korn
Ever give tenant stipend to buy Appliance themselves
I need to replace a refrigerator for a tenant that i think may stay in house for a long time. Instead of just buying some $500 fridge has anyone proposed to give the tenant a $500 stipend to purchase a fridge of thei...
Angela Clark
Poll - appliance packages - both for flipping and renting
Poll - appliance packages. Where do you buy and how much do you spend?
Stainless steel - 4 pcs (side by side fridge, micro,dw, stove). I buy basic w and d - usually whirlpool. I've purchased Frigidaire and GE. For 4...
Chad Vanden Bosch
Reccomendations for a Grand Rapids Certified Appliance Inspector
Hi All,
I own a duplex in GR and need to renew my Certificate of Compliance for the rental.
Before the duplex can be ceritified I need to have someone come out and inspect both water heaters and furnaces. Does any...