Medium-term vs. long-term and furnished vs. not?

[Bob Foglia]

I will be moving out of state but would like to keep my primary residence as a rental. 

I was contemplating leaving all the furniture and setting up a "room share" medium-term rental over a traditional lease agreement. BUT... it seems that with the increased management fees and utilities being "included in the rent" I may not really net any more than going the traditional route. Does anyone with experience in this space have any thoughts? 

Follow-up question: I know leaving it furnished is the way to go with medium-term (or short-term) rentals... What about furnished long-term rentals? Is that a plus or a minus?

Denver property managers are welcome to contact me as well.