I believe it has been winterized, no furniture inside and appears to be good shape with no major issues.

If we rehabbed the inside, our goal would be to make it look as close to new without spending too much by using materials and furniture we already have available or that we could get for free.

When doing a virtual drive by, some things you may want to be on the lookout for are chain link / metal fences around every home, trash / broken furniture out in the streets, stray dogs running around, uncut overgrown grass, broken down cars in people's drive-ways and lawns, bars on the windows of the homes, etc.

We ask folks to put down area rugs or small mats under their furniture.

You are allowed to charge for storage even (furniture etc) "storeman' s fee" I believe is the term there.Good luck!

Just wanted to add that if you are long term tenants asking for new carpet, before you ask, do you have the ability to move your furniture at installation to avoid extra fees, or can you pay the extra removal and installation fees that will be involved (usually costly if they are doing it)?

After 6 months, I strongly suspect that the tenant brought BB in on some furniture or clothing, or their friends brought them in. 

You should be compensated for sourcing the deal, and setting up the rental, coordinating purchase, rehab, furniture and furnishings, utilities accounts, etc, etc.And then separately compensated for ongoing property management, of a property that has been set up as a suitable rental. 

I have thoughts on question 1, do you plan costly renovations, including furniture and fit-out?  

Can write off appliances and furniture purchases on taxes.Cons:1.