Managing timing of furnishing shipments for out of state STR

[Amy L. Pagels]

Hey BP community! We are clear to close on our first STR in Gainesville, FL with a closing date of 12/13. We have agreed to rent back to the sellers for a week and will be able to take possession on 12/19. We are out-of-state investors and I've started to purchase furniture for this 3 bed/2 bath SFH. Has anyone had to manage where the furnishing shipments go before you can officially move in?  I'm flying in for a week from the 18th-23rd to get this fully furnished and listed on Airbnb before the end of the year.  Timing is critical to ensure we have everything we need to stage the house as soon as the painters complete work on the 20th.  Our plan is to manage this property remotely so we don't have a property manager to rely on.  Any suggestions or learnings?  I appreciate any help you can provide!

[Dave Stokley]

The interior designers I work with all use white glove delivery services that receive everything they order then deliver it all on the same day.