I didn't have a pot to piss in. 

For instance here in Phoenix, the max security deposit is 1.5 times the rent, but a tenant can voluntarily pay more.Secondly, you have to see things from a renters' eyes.

I know I need to provide the basics: dishware, cooking utensils, pots/pans. - Do you provide more things like a hair dryer? 

Doubt she would leave voluntarily since she is out of work and wouldn’t qualify for another place.

@Travis Henderson You could do contrasting trim, landscaping maybe in large pots, and make the paved area all one color.

FYI - I voluntarily contacted all of my tenants and lowered their April rents.

I know of a few properties by me that have voluntarily dropped their list by that much.

I would install automatic fire suppression canisters on the stove (about $60) so should someone leaves a pot boiling on the stove, a fire won't get passed that point (https://www.youtube.com/watch?

You're only option is to have a talk with your roommates and get everyone to voluntarily come to an agreement.

They put up the money for your closing, then when you sell, they get their money back plus a nice little pot of interest.