The seller is already committed to paying the commission, whether you go direct or not.

My STRs have everything needed for living in the house, from iron and ironing board to crock pot to beach towels, beach chairs and coolers.

He had been the director of real estate acquisitions for a major retailer and also built shopping centers. 

I'm heavily considering providing the option to furnish the rooms with a full-size mattress base, mattress, desk, and chair (at my choosing) with an extra $75/ month on top of the base rent.

Is it like that on the other side that chair is covering?

Now I know there is going to be someone (or several someones) who contradicts me but I am Director of Operations for a LENDER who specializes in high LTV non-owner occupied (investor) loans on 1 to 4 family properties.

I noticed that two lawn chairs out of four are missing.

Lot's of developers built this big stuff and it was a game of musical chairs.

They break numerous association rules, and while we fine them diligently (I'm on the association board of directors), they always pay the fines (to the tune of $3000+ per year). 

I lightly stage, with a love seat, nice rug, tables, side tables, lamps, small kitchen table with 3 chairs,  inflatable beds (there's been some comedy when people tried to sit on them!)