First Rent By Room Advice | Houston TX

[Alex Bush]

Hi everyone, I'm getting my first ever house hack ready for rent by room. It's a 5br/3ba and I'm prepping one of the bedrooms and one of the bathrooms as my first rental room. 

I'm in Katy, TX (Houston area) and am seeing that most of the Craigslist postings renting by room are furnished. What I'm wondering is what kind of furniture in the room and in common areas is expected for a rent by room? 

Also, is it worth getting a realtor's or property manager's help with it or do it myself?