Since the furniture and furnishings cost me $38,000, and I am in the fifth lease year, I have theoretically collected or will collect $54,000 on my $38,000 investment, plus residual value. 

It's not a one time trip to IKEA and you're done (plus think about all the time it takes to put together IKEA furniture...).

I also measured rooms during the inspection period so that I could order furniture. 

We have upgraded appliances, paint, bedding, furniture, tile and cabinet doors/drawers to keep it contemporary and updated.

., what commission do leasing agents typically make for referring tenants to a internet/cable company, renters insurance provider, furniture rental company, etc.)?

They are tailored differently and I found some women dont like the bulky men tshirts.Besides if on the right person your message will be read more.

You're going to run into this in most of the major STR markets because within the last 2 years we have seen a massive spike in available inventory.In order to compete with the competition now, hosts/owners/operators need to step up their game and be willing to invest in good quality furniture, memory foam mattresses, high quality linens, professional seasonal photography, etc.In the high desert, most visitors are looking for peace, quiet, privacy, and amazing scenery so this means stay away from purchasing homes in residential neighborhoods with neighbors on all sides.

Looks amazing, and really goes with our motif.I buy my big furniture off of craigslist and estate auctions. 

As far as regular nice houses with nice furniture go yeah, that's pretty saturated. 

Paid up in full the first month plus deposit, moved furniture in, etc, etc, etc...then 3 days before rent was due tells me hes moving to Hawaii....it feels like one after the other.In 1.5 years Ive had...5 tenants I think?