She'll help you arrange where the furniture should go, and links to any additional accents she recommends (rug, curtain, curtain rods, accent tables, etc)

From what I’ve heard, there are reputable local management companies in regions like San Antonio or Omaha that handle everything from screening tenants to arranging quick repairs.

My husband and I have a short term rental a block from the beach but while I was there I met a woman who is now contemplating renting from us September - December which is pretty exciting.I have a lot of enthusiasm for the market and wish other people did too!

To avoid similar rip offs in the future, the investor needs to bear responsibility for vetting any investment offering they're contemplating, or if not just leave your money in government guaranteed investments (like FDIC insured bank accounts).  

If not, I can definitely look into arranging a BP meetup in the Columbus area for the Ohio folks. 

Our arrangement is that I buy materials and have them delivered (or pick them up myself).

Ultimately, it’s about finding an arrangement that aligns with your goals without compromising your ability to discover the best deals.

The financing arrangement must be at arms-length and cannot involve a disqualified person (e.g., you, your spouse, family members, or certain business entities tied to you).

We arranged closing during a slower period of time & had him leave everything (furniture, inventory, guides, etc.) literally bought it & could start taking booking the same day.

Based on my experience coaching investors with my husband, who was a realtor many years ago, I strongly advise that, regardless of whom you work with, you meet the team, conduct thorough market research, get an appraisal, schedule an inspection, and also arrange for a site visit.