It really didn't make sense to add another water meter for a washing machine.

If it's a retail tire store wharehouse, something like a car wash or car repair shop it may not be as bad, but you'll have environmental issues, testing, engineer certifications, inspections and tenant histories for past business operations that can cost you.10% not near enough.

Washing the grease,etc is very easy.

What if your contract says the buyer (now me) agreed to wash the sellers car for the next 5 years?

Power washed the exterior and we were ready to go.

It makes no difference, it’s all a wash.....your depreciation basis will be purchase price Plus (or less in case of a credit) closing costs, Plus improvements.

You can also try to verify if the son had a prior living arrangement - or was he always living at the home? 

For us, there are no supplies included, we are providing all supplies. they will of course wash linens, refill soaps and stuff and make the cabin guest ready.Thank you everyone for your inputs. much appreciated. 

The result is car washes and laundromats have compressed cap rates to levels where it is difficult to compete. 

It also has a car wash and other commercial properties.