Our rent-by-the room residents appreciate a lockable bedroom door, a private bathroom, sufficient on-site parking, a large refrigerator and a large washer and dryer (in order of most to least important).

Like someone else mentioned, doing a short term rental in a secluded basement that is very private and walled off is one thing, but sharing the same refrigerator, kitchen thermostat, etc. with a complete stranger seems like it will introduce more problems than what the money is actually worth.

I require tenants to replace consumables like refrigerator filters or HVAC filters.

But if I wanted lights and refrigerator etc, I had no choice but solar, this is why you're correctly alluding to the rural aspect.... 

.- extra storage space so tenants don't feel the need to squeeze their entire lives into one room (extra garage space, attic, detached shed)- room for 2 full refrigerators!

They also said that anything within the walls of my unit would be on me... such as broken sink handle, refrigerator, etc.

Assets identified in this study include:Appliances: Dishwashers, refrigerators, and ice machinesInterior Finishes: ceiling fans, flooring and decorative wall treatmentsFurniture and Fixtures: shelving, counters, mirrors and cabinetsSpecialized Equipment: diagnostic machines and hydraulic liftsSecurity and Communication Systems: key card readers, telephone connections and security cameras30% of the total depreciable basis was classified as 15-year class life.

People had no idea what to do at stop lights, gas pumps didn't work and those that already pumped gas couldn't pay because the attendant couldn't take cash, the lights were out in office buildings and hotels, grocery stores were worried about frozen and refrigerated food going bad, theme parks had people stuck in rides screaming to get off.

For example, laminate and tape it to the back of each bedroom door, inside the upper cabinet closest to the refrigerator, in the laundry room, etc.Finally, inspect and enforce.

Have done tons of cleanouts on evictions too, nothing surprises me anymore on how some people can live.The hot water tank had things growing in the hot water overflowing, the refrigerator was tucked in a back shed area where everything inside had liquified.