Most of my clients are doing little things to make it rent-ready, like maybe updating electric when adding a pool heater, changing pool to salt systems for less maintenance, landscaping, paint while decorating, etc. . .

We launched with what we considered a "minimal viable product" - no professional Airbnb photos, not completely decorated, no hot tub, no built-in microwave, not enough outdoor furniture - we had our first booking on 12/17. 

For the painting, you can deduct it along with other furnishings and decorations that you've included in the STR to make it ready and available for tenants.

I can't wait to get to the fun stuff, Decorating! 

Very few people are going to enjoy the bright orange rooms and while it may be your style it probably doesn't go with everybody's decor or taste. 

I am new on this website, Civil Engineer have been working for a real estate development and management company for last 17 years.I have SFR as rentals and have done fix and flips, wholesaling and interior decoration.

Home Depot allure flooring is my favorite, but I have found some reasonable vinyl flooring at floor and decor.

Another that has been there a good while is a former Cincinnati Reds all-star from the 60's.And maybe you don't have to do ANY updates, because they LOVE the decor just as it is.

Take it or leave it.And by the time all their furniture and decorations are put in, most of the stuff they complained about is hidden from view.

She had a blast decorating the unit and put it up on Airbnb.