Oahu Hawaii fully furnished vs empty

[Ryan O'Leary]

Hello everybody,

Wanted to know if anyone in the Hawaii area would know if it is more beneficial to have a fully-furnished rental in Ewa Beach, HI rather than not fully-furnished? It is a 3-bed 3-bath condo in the Arbors Community, which has a great community pool and is right on Ewa Villages Golf Course. Getting $2500 renting 2 rooms right now to a couple, but I am trying to gauge how much I should rent the place fully when I leave, and if I should have it fully-furnished.

Any information is greatly appreciated!

- Ryan

[Isi Nau]

Hey @Ryan O'Leary

I'd recommend having it partially furnished, meaning only appliances and window coverings.  Assuming this will be a long term rental.  A few reasons:

Most tenants in Hawaii will have their own furniture already, since most rentals are partially furnished.

Tenants without their own furniture usually don't stay in one place for long, meaning more turnover for you.

If you provide the furniture it is more hassle and cost for you to keep track of and replace/repair.

I don't think you'll lose any potential renters by having it partially furnished.

Good luck!