Going with laminate flooring that resembles hardwood is the way that we prefer.

But, what I see in PL's in 2015 and 2016 doesn't even resemble the PL of even 2006... 

California law allows 2x deposit for unfurnished and 3x for furnished homes

I have enough furniture in storage to furnish this house, so we will rent individual rooms until spring, then we will get the entire house re-rented for May.You can always pick-up individuals during the school year ... those who land at university as a foreign student or late admission are around for another 2-3 weeks.  

If you do decide to stay closer to Dallas also consider being an early adopter of short-term furnished rentals (i.e.

I've been talking about furnished rentals with every REI that I've spoken with in the last few days. 

Also, I offer furnished short-term housing and know others that do as well if you haven't lined up a place already.

If you do make an offer, add a condition that the seller furnish the last two years of Schedule Es for the property from their tax returns.  

This goes back to the location of the building has to be right.5) For 5+ unit buildings, our lender doesn't lend to furnished rentals.

Allow me to furnish another welcome.