[quote=flu]Actually for a SFH, I’m not even sure if a fridge/washer/dryer is necessary in some submarkets…

For many comparable SFH in the Bay Area, it’s BYOA.. Bring your own appliances..The only thing that comes with some of the the house is a dishwasher,range, oven…Seems to be more of the norm up there….[/quote]You are correct, fridge is not mandatory. I was referring to appliance in general. If you can get a SS appliance on black friday cheaper than your basic white/black appliance normally and you have a feeling the appliance is reaching its end of life, it might not be a bad idea to preemptively replace the appliance. It might help you fetch top dollar for rent too (assuming you’re getting a new tenants). I would raise a long term tenant’s rent just because I put in SS appliance. It’s really a case by case basis. Depending on your tenant pool, your long term holding desirability, etc.