@Jon Taylor I agree with those basic generalities.

I basically do the same thing and specifically tell them not to worry about bedding.

If you have a galley kitchen, you just need to cut for the sink etc so you could get a basic granite countertop kitchen for under a grand.You can't be picky and you have to search around, but it isn't that hard to do.

He said I would only need to keep it heated to around 35 degrees to keep it from heaving.

Basic cable is often only about $65/month and in my opinion is much cheaper than 3-4 streaming platforms.

I understand you were basically asking a hypothetical.

Some are basically renting out bed space and require tenants to sign an agreement to stay clean, and be tested upon request, with failing the test potentially leading to immediate eviction.

What's the basic steps if the house isn't habitable?  

Right now just paying rent and heat on an empty house ..On the STR subject have you ever heard of “ Evolve “ for short term  rental property management ?

This way, I can go through and calculate basic ballpark.