For properties you have owned for more than 3 to 5 years + Take a look at what is performing and 1031 the problem children... :) For some, I imagine you will have more than $200k sitting in them as "potential equity" you could sell 2, 3 or more of them and now trade them for a 6 or 10 + unit property.

People would rather focus on acquisitions.I compare it to having children.

(Meanwhile I had to pay a "rent" that went into an account for major repairs) Me wanting a nice house to raise my children put a LOT of my own money in for cosmetic repairs and the house is now worth more than double the original purchase price. $219k - now $500k market price in very southern Maine/NH border.

That is key IMHO.As far as furniture, OfferUP, Facebook Marketplace and Craiglist has a TON of USA made furniture for either free or pennies on the dollar.

I gave them both a free month lease back for furniture or a low price for the homes.

Scattered across their floors and countertops are the evidence of their hurried departures: half-packed bags and unwashed laundry, children’s toys and textbooks, bills and paperwork, canned food and loaves of bread, pet cages and, in some cases, the pets themselves.

Before Pictures  (Zillow Link)After Pictures (Airbnb Link) This investor purchased and painted all the bedrooms and living spaces, replaced flooring all throughout, and has gotten brand new and very high-end furniture. 

Whether it's the 100 year old craftsmans, bombproof mid century ranchers, or the fun Tudor revival middle children.

Some furniture places (for a small fee) allow you to buy now and pay within 6 months interest free. 

So really selling lease plus furniture.