Furnished STR - time it takes, checklist, buying same items

[Brandi Scharrer]

I know there are a couple of threads on the cost of furnishing a STR and they do appear to vary greatly (size, market, target audience etc.) and I'd still love to hear about cost but some of my other questions for the group are:

1 - If you are starting from scratch how long does it take you to furnish your STR? (ie 3BD, 2BA 1500sq ft)

2 - If you have multiple STRs do you buy similar household items for all of them?  

3 - Are there items that are a must to buy new?

4 - Is anyone working off a checklist? Must have vs luxury items?

Thanks!