Some of the best sources for durable furnishings at reasonable prices include:IKEA: They offer modern designs, and some of their higher-end lines are surprisingly durable.Costco: Their furniture tends to be both stylish and durable, often at great prices for the quality you get.Wayfair: Offers a wide range of options, and while not everything is long-lasting, their customer reviews can help you identify durable pieces, just use more caution. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Was looking at sold history of some stock on Zillow in sub 300K region and surprisingly the prices have actually reduced since 2023 while peaking in 2022.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

We rent single family homes, so we have a conversation about yard maintenance, snow removal etc - have you don't this before, do you have the tools etcI also bring up house cleaning questions, by telling them we had a tenant who did not own a vacuum cleaner, did not know how to run a dishwasher, had a mess in the basement etc - and then see how they respond.That is a non-offensive way to talk about house cleaning and you'd be surprised how different the responses are.

I can't remember how many times I was "cooled off" and I was honestly surprised when they asked me to be a Mod.

Many buyers want to do a Final Walk-thru the day of or day before closing to make sure there are no surprises since their inspection.4) Seller wants to only pay 2% commission, you will need to compensate your agent if they want more or your Buyer's Contract requires more.

@Josh Terranova screen S8 tenants like any other tenant, but ALSO do a surprise visit to their current home as how it looks is how yours will look after they move in.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!