Maybe you need to look for a house that has more common area space than sleeping space. Make the house into a more social place if you need it for rush, parties, brotherhood events etc. If you have only 5 or so you'll not have to worry too much for filling, and if you have only 5 members you have other issues to deal with. But a nice hang out space could give you a way to allow the chapter the social nature, w/out the filling issue. (Maybe if it could be expanded later if more demand to live in increases.) We had a house that did that 4 spaces for 30 women and now are in a new house w/10 spaces for about 25 women. We keep it as a social center. We are able to fill easily, using a point system, and lots of the house hangs out there. I guess my point is that social/common space is more important than beds.
Good Luck!
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