Clean is defined as: all surfaces (walls, floors, counters, fixtures, appliances) free from dirt, grime, excessive dirty dishes/laundry, and grease.

There are plenty of contributors in the forums who speak very confidently with no experience and are happy to dish out plenty of advice that could cause you all kind of grief. 

The dishes from the Dollar Store. 

Obviously I need the basics, dishes, flatware, some cookware, etc. 

The fact that you have limited understanding of the instantly understandable term "compassion tax" indicates very clearly (at least to me), that you have at best sharply limited experience running low-income rentals.Dish, dish, if you kindly would.

Also, how long and how much would I have to dish out to refinance.

I don’t see a landlord being able to evict for dirty dishes, but consistently throwing “frat parties” that disrupt the other tenants right to quiet enjoyment of their home might be something that could be enforced. 

Replacement is the issue.AdditionsBedroom Bathroom Deck Garage Porch PatioHeating & Air ConditioningHeating system Central air conditioning Furnace Duct work Central humidifier Filtration systemLawn & GroundsLandscaping Driveway Walkway Fence Retaining wall Sprinkler system Swimming pool MiscellaneousStorm windows, doors New roof Central vacuum Wiring upgrades Satellite dish Security systemPlumbingSeptic system Water heater Soft water system Filtration system [b]InteriorImprovements[/b]Built-in appliances Kitchen modernization Flooring Wall-to-wall carpeting InsulationAttic Walls Floors Pipes and duct workThis is not a finished list this is just an example.

@Noah BaconI bought my first rental at 19 years old while washing dishes for $10 an hr and didn't have any co-signers and used all my own money.

It works for me @Daniel Ryu I think your Korean ISP doesn't like you.