The "house contribution" goes to all communally used items such as trash bags, dish soap, toilet paper, laundry detergent, coffee, etc. 

They come furnished with everything down to the dishes. 

And tben, dishes and utensils need to be rinsed with fresh HOT water.

I like the idea of putting up a price list for the dish clothes or other items. 

About a week ago my tenant called telling me her sink was getting clogged after washing dishes.

If none, obviously, you missed the market or the current COVID-19 has affected your ability to rent at that price.Make adjustments either by increasing amenities (for instance, adding a Dish Washer or Laundry) or by decreasing the price.When you do get applicants, you tell them that you are gathering information for now, but not a full application.

I don't want to dish out a whole bunch of cash upfront to purchase it outright.

The valuation less 8% is fair but it's heavy on the other partners staying in the game as they have to dish out some of their gains and "buy something at market value"... when we're all trying hard to buy something below market price. 

Put in a decent bed some thrift store furniture and plates and dishes.

A dish served cold also creates a wake up to many that... it has to come from inside of me.