Should I include the washer and dryer in my SFR?

[Jess White]

Should this be purchased by me the landlord, or should the tenant be the one to bring in their own W & D if they choose? A little reference on the property. It’s a new construction SFR and will rent for $1650.

[Brian Ploszay]

Great question.  I generally do not.  If you rent more upscale property, you may have to include it.  Go with what the market dictates.

Here is the reason I do not:  Appliances break down and that means there are two more things you have to be responsible for.  Next, if the tenant gets their own appliances, then perhaps they are more committed to the property.  

I try to create rentals that have minimal repairs.