I didn’t start with much, but I had a few things going for me. For one, I was desperate, and desperation makes people try strange things to make a buck. Also, I’m not afraid of using tools. To install, uninstall, repair and freshen up appliances, you really don’t need much more than a screwdriver, some vice grips and a sponge, and that’s about all I. Another nice thing was that I had a truck. While not really essential, it did allow for me to take on some more daring purchases and raised the bar on the amount of crap I could haul around at a time. That being said, I still hustle appliances here and there and no longer have a truck. It turns out, the hatchback Mazda 3 can fit dishwashers, ovens and even a washer or dryer without too much hassle. Keep in mind, you’re buying used things.