House Hack Laundry Help

[Nicholas Richard Ray]

Wasn't sure exactly where to post this question but this seemed semi-relevant here so here we go!

Got my first deal and am house hacking a duplex. It's an up-down with 2/1 units and a shared side stairwell to a shared basement. There are already hookups for laundry and I would much rather have laundry in home instead of hitting the laundromat once a week or more.

So the question is: What is the best way to go about having a normal washer and dryer in a shared area? Concerns about the tenant using it without approval arise and as much as I'd like to assume the best - I just wouldn't feel comfortable providing free use of my machines.

Coin-operated was a thought but a thankful restriction we have is we're getting traditional style for the washer and dryer because a relative is purchasing them as a house-warming gift. Past that there is no door to the basement itself just the stairwell that the tenant has access too.

I thought about approaching the tenant with an offer of so much money per month just to use the machines but then I also thought of what to do if they deny that offer and then I'm still worried about unapproved usage.

Any thoughts ideas or insights on anything mentioned is more than welcome!