If the seller is getting rid of a lot of furniture I will ask if they are selling the house.

Especially since later you're going to have the rooms full of furniture, and have to block off time with no bookings.I bought my STR with carpet in the 4 bedrooms and didn't have the budget then to replace them with hard flooring.

Furniture finders was recommended to us. we are in Delaware beach area.

Plus trying to figure out and/or deal w/ damage on furniture is a nightmare.

but for floors they just need to move there furniture for a day, your doing them a favor,  we do floors for tenants with them living there all the time no problem

Research styles and come up with a game plan for paint, stain and furniture. 

MTR is less spend on furniture, less guests, and at that price point for a buy, will likely make more money and have less upkeep and management.

You could arrange to have your cleaners accept the deliveries at the property or hire a local handyman to do same and even assemble furniture.

Have they taken up area carpets and sprayed furniture? 

Maybe leave a kayak for guest to use (have them sign waivers in case of accidents).Get some old furniture, some bicycles to loan and make a bed and breakfast!?