I hope that your cleaner thoroughly cleans the bathroom, kitchen, bed, all furniture, vacuums, and mops. 

Purchase price: $348,000.Cozy 1-BR condo with patio in the heart of Adams Morgan.

I would even consider taking listing photos with your furniture and set up as a home if you weren't already planning on doing so. 

I've seen some beautiful outdoor paths & patios done this way etc, fill in the gaps with sand or concrete.You might also donate it to a habitat for humanity store (call and ask if they'll take it first) where they might get it in front of the right set of eyes. they might give you a tax donation receipt?

Please share recommendations on where to buy basic furniture (sofa, chair, end tables, coffee tables, dressers for bedrooms,etc) that will last through the years but also be reasonable. 

I see similar listings up for $100-$180/night.I am preparing to get the property ready with about $3k in furniture, dishes, linens, and everything else to make it ready.

Anyone purchase the furniture themselves?

Try to see if you can stage all rooms. don't leave any rooms vacant especially if the rooms are small they will look even smaller without furniture. not many people can imagine a empty room but if you decorate it or show them how it can be used it will be more helpful in buyers decision process.

My longer term planning is 100% move to Kona or Hilo.If you want to know good furniture store then I can refer as well.

I have seen leases for tenants in multi family homes that do not adequately describe the leased space and do not mention the areas such as stairways, decks, patios, lawn etc.