We also do a few other things on move-in day.... we put drop cloth runners down in the traffic areas, loan the tenants the use of moving blankets, furniture sliders, an appliance dolly, and shoe covers. 

Partially because you did not rent it for an entire year but mostly because of upfront expenses: getting it ready for rent, buying furniture, electronics, and other furnishings, stocking up on initial supplies, and so on.

Prioritize cleanliness, appealing furniture and decor, being pet friendly, appealing to your market, professional photography, great customer service, and great reviews.

I build outdoor access. 

They may want to buy the furniture or include some of it in the deal. 

In the Midwest, finishing basements or adding outdoor living spaces can be particularly valuable.

For hardwood, that will take much longer and I'd bet they'd walk on it or move heavy furniture before the top coat is cured and damage it.

I think also folks that do the STR have to realize the 35 to 50k spent furnishing the home is what many times makes these negative cash flow and of course over a 10 year run the furniture most likely will need replacing upgrading to keep relevant..

Ginnie ViganskyGender: FemaleAccommodation Preferences: Shared room with own bed, Ocean view if possibleAbout Me: Montessori Teacher turn real-estate investor, who loves to dance, I also enjoy traveling, gardening, the outdoors, painting, photograph and creating great dishes in the kitchen.

A place to sleep, shower and shelter a bit, while not doing all the outdoor stuff that are the main attraction anyway.I particularly see the appeal if tiny homes can be added to the land of an existing property.