I had a client who employs entertainers and also reimburse them for costumes and props that I do 1099's for.

Not a chance... don't even entertain the thought.If you want to do a remodel on vacancy- do it...

As of today, there are actually cases wherein Freddie Mac loans will entertain zero seasoning following a short sale. 

Having less dishes not usable due to needing washing would result in the need for less every day dishes (still need the entertaining dishes).Good luck

Said differently, one unit attracts a single professional or working couple that is somewhat interested in entertaining, a different unit attracts a family, and the last attracts a single person that has no long term interest in either of the above.

The unemployment numbers are inflated and short lived,  much of it in retail, entertainment and food service.   

Its your property and you don't have to entertain there opinion if you don't want to. 

I think you are over-reacting or just being entertaining. 

Quality furnishings and a decent/modern entertainment set up as you mentioned with high speed internet for streaming movies (night time or for rainy days) makes for an enjoyable experience, and maybe a game system.

The population is a nice size at around 90,000, and there is a lot of really good entertainment, and of course, lots of beautiful outdoor recreation and good air quality overall.