Did you buy and have it installed at big-box stores like Home Depot/Floor & Decor?

If it's outdated furniture/decor, shouldn't count towards purchase price as you'll need to replace. 

For example, we underwrite every deal we sell with Management Expenses, Repairs/Decorating Expenses, as well as a Reserve Expense.

@Dave Saveri to preface, accelerated depreciation separates into three categories according to the Internal Revenue Code:"Personal, or tangible property" depreciates over 5 years"Land improvements" depreciates over 15 yearsBuilding, or structural components (everything else) depreciates over 27.5 or 39 years (which may change with the new tax reform to 25 years)That being said, some examples of 5-year property are: furniture, fixtures & equipment, carpet, decorative light fixtures, electrical costs that serve telephones and data outlets, shelves, decorative molding, etc.Some examples of 15-year property are: parking lots, fences, signage, etc.It is important to note, that the IRS highly recommends these property allocations (cost segregation) to be sourced according to the MACRAS Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System, and the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide, and not estimated.

Sometimes with a lease renewal, the laundry companies will give you a decoration allowance for use any where you want.

Look for a good home Stager in your local area, not a decorator.

Most people have a very good sense for the quality of a neighborhood and will know, before they made it to the front door.Good signs are: maintained flower beds, neat lawns, holiday decoration, nice window treatments, all roofs in good repair, chimenys & windows in good repair,..

Could you put a little decorative stone or concrete fence or divider between your 2 properties?

We also added a hot tub and changed out a lot of the decor to make it unique and stand out.

Use cost-efficient area rugs to add softness and decor to your rooms and those can be easily swapped out and updated as needed.