I was hoping to get some clarity on the rent collection functionality of the stessa/rentredi platform, versus hiring a property management company.

If you do go the Ikea route for any furniture, always start on CraigsList or FB Marketplace for used items.If you're renting the space on platforms that don't rely on reviews like Airbnb/VRBO, you could probably keep the furnishings to a relative minimum and help keep your start-up costs down. 

Utilize a property management platform that automates tasks for you.  

I've been on this platform since my college days, and I'm excited for you to start your journey!

I've used several "light" management platforms and landed on Avail (Avail.co) for the last five years or so. 

I was hoping to get some clarity on the rent collection functionality of the stessa/rentredi platform, versus hiring a property management company.

I previously posted questions on this channel about lending money on the paperstac platform.

I wanted to add that I have been a skeptic of Roofstock in the past and voiced some concerns over process and control for buyers on that platform.  

Even worse, they still haven't syndicated the listing on crucial platforms like realtor.com and Redfin.The process for reviewing applications is painfully slow.

.$59-$64 Zinus Van or Abel platform bedframe, king or queen -  https://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Platform-Support-Mattress-Found...https://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Platform-Support-Mattress-Found...They are very similar but the Van is 16" and the Abel is 14" so that could make a difference.