Let's start off with some quick numbers for a frame of reference for you.

In 2019, the average new car cost $40,000 and have an average monthly payment of $550. If you wanted to include things like gas, insurance, and maintenance AAA and Kelley Blue Book calculated it as below. ​

Although you might feel you 'deserve' or 'want' a new car just try and think about the long game. Would you rather have a brand new car or be a millionaire? Because that is the decision you'll be making. 

​I can already hear the argument though of what if I can do both? If that is what you want to do with you money, buy something that will lose half it's value in 3 years then do it but your money can be used in a much better way!

Option 1- Buy It Used
If you want to buy something used online you don't have to look that hard with sites and services like Craigslist or Offerup. They allow you to see what people are selling used, or sometimes new, in your area.  Used appliances sometimes pop up at stores like Goodwill but may be in rough condition. I have seen them when I'm looking for furniture to make my own. I even have used appliance stores in my area, I'm sure you do to, that may come with a warranty which may put you at ease. 

Option 2 - Black Friday
Another option to finding cheaper appliances is waiting until Black Friday. I looked at some of the deals this year and didn't think they were that much better than normal deals. I was looking around in early August and a lot of the stores had a sale and those prices matched what they had when Black Friday came around.  Plus, there is always a "sale" whether that be Labor Day, Veteran's Day, President's Day, or heck, I'm sure Arbor Day even has something.

Option 3 - Outlet Store
In my opinion this is your best option and the one I use the most consistently. Outlet stores, like Sears take damaged units, displayed units, or ones that have been returned and allow you to buy them for a steep discount. Be aware that buying from an outlet store means they will be damaged and you need to be okay with that. For me it makes sense to buy them this way because they are for rental units or what will be a rental unit. This means at some point they will get damaged, they might as well come that way and I get a discount for it!

Here are some examples of the purchases I've made.

My price - ​$773.94 
Retail- $1100 - $1500

My Price - $320
​Retail - $719.99

My price: $404.98
Retail: $580

My price: $404.98
Retail: $750 - $800

My Price: $305
Retail: $430

Summary
If I am going to have to buy a new appliance I've been using an outlet store. For me, it makes the most sense because I am able to get something that is brand new but is half the price. Yes, it will be out of the box, or had been used as a display, heck it'll probably have a few scratches on it but it is still brand new and nice quality. I mean, my washing machine has WiFi! 

Personally, I don't want a used appliance that may break in a few years or an older product. I understand a counter argument if I'm buying damaged appliances and willing to spend and extra $200 over the used one I might as well spend the extra $400 and get a non damaged one. I see that point and it's valid, but for me with these either being in rental units, or going to be, at some point they will be damaged. It's not a matter of if, but when. In the long run it doesn't affect me if they are already coming with a few scratched or dents on the side that I can't see and don't impact functionality because either a renter will do that or I will at some point. 

First, I only want to recommend you take on these jobs if you really want to hate your life for a few hours during the sanding phase!

Step 2 - Create The Paint 
To get the white washed look you'll need to add water to your paint. The more water you add the more diluted the paint will come out. I used a half and half ratio but that was still to thick for the look I wanted and ended up doing about a third. 

I got a scratch off map as a gift but needed a frame. I looked and either there weren't any that fit or if you bought it from the site it was $90, yeah.. okay. When I was redoing the floors in one of the units of Deal 1 there were baseboard that were being thrown out and used those.

Step 1 - Measure And Cut
I measured out the length and then cut it accordingly. I debated on whether I should try and cut the pieces at an angle to give it a better look but decided not to.

Step 2 - Staple Map
I used a staple gun to attached the picture to the frame. This isn't the easiest or most secure away to have it attached, I should honestly put something behind it but for now it works.

Step 3 - Stain It
I didn't originally stain the frame but once I had the bar, and it's darker color, I needed to do the frame so it would match. I didn't detach the picture I just slide painters plastic over the picture and it protected it well.