I don't want to steer too far away from the original point. The economics of landlord income isn't what i was really driving at, so perhaps it was a bad example.+ @MacHudson
Laundry is a significant issue for BOTH landlords and tenants.
You typically need a vent out which means significant (in the several thousands) in install costs if you are upgrading to adding a washer/dryer.
Also Landlords do not want to give up coin laundry revenue AND they don't want to upkeep one of the most broken appliances in EVERY unit.
Tenants want Washer/Dryers, but the issue is much more complex because Landlords want to increase revenue and decrease hassle/costs.
Maybe think of it like a boat... I could own a boat. I like to go waterskiing. I don't go very often though. Owning a boat is a lot more costly than renting a boat every now and again when i want to go for it. I know not really as much of a necessity as a car, but same basic principal. Cost per use may not be worth it for everyone to own a car.
I am not suggesting every city dweller, or @MacHudson, must give up their cars. Just that depending on a persons situation it could be economically beneficial. Whether they are willing to or not. The same way I am not willing to go buy a boat right now. just a new Bronco.
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