Furniture, toys, a total mess.

no, you are not. therefore, that is why i built in the utility payment. as far as option 3 goes, i do like having the ability to bill overages back to them. however, i am not looking to suck every single penny from anyone. if it goes way over, that will be not so great, but you are collecting so much in rent each month that you should be able to afford it. many people will disagree with that but i have always operated from a place of fairness and never gouging anyone for all they are worth. i use to furnish my places and i do not anymore. i will throw in a few small items here and there but that is about it. it has not made too much of a difference so i have shied away from it the last few years. i also think it depends on your market. if furnishing the place is commonplace, then i would prepare to have a few pieces of furniture ready to go. as far as fair housing, that can be tricky as you know. lets talk more in depth about that so you can be more comfortable with it. happy to do a call with you if you would like. i think you are dead on with trying it as a pilot in one of your units. i really like that idea. i think that would be perfect for you. 

Installed new AC, added additional furniture and decorations, to make it more appealing as short term rental.

Quote from @Jennipher Jess: A "mid-term" rental is really just a long-term rental with furniture and utilities included in the rent.

From salvaging vintage fixtures to breathing new life into tired furniture, the possibilities are endless.

Challenges have been finding good renters to take care of the home and the furniture.

Will your unit be responsible for the kids who come and throw all the furniture in the pool?

It looks like many rooms haven't been setup and the furniture is an afterthought.

Billy, that is a pretty cost effective price depending on the number of rooms and the quality of the furniture they will be buying.

I know they are generally made with real plywood inside as opposed to particle board or furniture board.