Provided I am to report the Airbnb activity on Schedule C, can I use the net loss (from painting, decorating, repairs, purchase of washer, dryer, furniture, bedding, linens, towels, etc) for 2019 on this activity against other active income such as W-2 income?

The space is tight and the doors will really inhibit furniture placement.  

In my mind it seems like it would be hard to coordinate furniture and appliance delivery as it may require a special vehicle and/or extra manpower to take something up 70+ stairs.

I have seen people hiring designers from out of country for around $10/hour then have a handyman assemble and arrange the furniture from pictures which sounds feasible.Any suggestions?

When she moved out of state she left all her newer appliances, patio furniture & being OCD the place was immaculate. 

This includes having team members that specialize in each specific part of the process, spotting macro trends quicker, and buying consumables, furniture, and other services in bulk.

I like to buy inexpensive antique furniture.

Long story short they brought dogs(against our house rules) the dogs damaged the furniture.

If you sought a referral from your dentist for a furniture designer-- and then went with that referral without question.

The piece of furniture you see on the right is a Murphy bed cabinet (with an oddly super comfortable memory foam mattress).