Should I turn my NE duplex into an Airbnb?

[Luis Arellano]

I recently bought a large duplex as an owner occupied, mainly for the better financing terms, but my goal is to move out as soon as I can to start generating cashflow on both units. 

To give you some more context. Each unit is a 3 bd apartment, and It will be too much space for myself so I'm considering making my unit (the owner occupied) into an Airbnb while I'm there. However, I'd have to invest in furnishing the whole place and I might be moving out in 6 to 12 months anyways so that seems like a waste.

Any ideas? Does anyone have recommendation on furniture rental, cleaning services, airbnb apartment management services ?

Thanks!

[Luis Arellano]

Hi Tim,

Thanks for the tips. I did take a look at some of the rental pieces, but most look cheap to begin with so after 9 months I might have spent quite a bit. I think it would make a lot more sense to rent if I could find places that rent west elm type furniture, but haven't found anything like it. Do you have any recommendations for rental companies?