I was looking for a fresh start.

He had lived there three years and could have been baking cookies!

If you do this I'd be interested to hear how it works for you.Don't forget to bring some freshly baked cookies to the tenants so they feel appreciated.

A countertop will handle the occasional pizza or baked dish for that delay.

If I was to start fresh would check out Storedge.  

In addition you'd want to provide fresh beans and a grinder so guests can grind fresh beans (and premium filters).

I find that properties that have been on the market for 90+ days - especially 180+ days - are willing to move on price a lot more than those that are fresh. 

No, it's adding value and since most people just come to just this forum for info, I try to bring some fresh ideas from other mediums I learn from.

The home needed fresh painting and flooring throughout as well as minor touch-ups here and there. 

Quickest & easiest is two years W-2 + recent pay stubs, but I've done self-employed at one year in (with special experience/training in the same field prior to self-employed work), and fresh out of school/training with a solid employment contract (start date, salary, no contingencies).