They bring all their own cleaning supplies and take my laundry offsite to wash themselves.  

This will supply a solid income stream.  

We also replaced quite a few old ceiling lights with new ceiling fan/light combos and replaced any cracked or suspect outlets, etc.Kitchens got new stoves and microwaves and upgraded furniture in common areas.

My family is donating supplies for the flood.

We have a supply issue because banks stopped lending to builders other than one or two at a time for spec builds after the bust in 08 so they were limited in being able to grow the supply. 

You can also find a MTR consultant or someone who operates in the area to help you determine the rent rates, demand, and supply numbers in your market. 

After talking to two realtors with intimate knowledge of the area, we learned that STR rents and annual occupancy are just too low to even cover the PITI of properties in the area, let alone maintenance, supplies, lawn care, snow removal, etc.

However, with nearly 1 million units under construction nationwide, supply pressures persist, especially outside the Sun Belt.

Your advice about using durable yet affordable furniture makes a lot of sense for mid-term rentals.

@Tyler KeslingContract services and supplies are specific to the market, as maintenance, with labor.