Things like couches, side tables, lamps, dining room table, rug, and some cheap artwork for the walls.

Maybe rug, pillows. colorful cooler, plants?

We decided to just rent one for the time being--one of those rug doctors that they have at Ingles--but we'll probably look back into the question after we buy our first property.

Thank God for area rugs ;)

Since I'm going remote, I can intensify my saving strategy and move almost anywhere after my apartment lease is up in July.

I've not seen any vinyl plank flooring products that have a 20 mil wear layer, but I may not be looking in the right place.I'm between these two products (unless someone knows something about the Comtec product that I don't):http://www.menards.com/main/flooring-rugs/vinyl-fl...Does the 3 mm thickness refer to the wear?

The problem is not necessarily direct damages to things, its the hair, dog poop in the yard, dirt/mud on floors and furniture, pee on the rugs, etc.

All furnishings have a lifespan but pets shorten it (think rugs, couches, hardwood floors, etc).Sheets and towels: We know the pains of replacing linens especially since we use white linens.

ie.. dirty paws from walking outside on the floor and room rugs.

Require that the tenants put down rugs , once they put in furniture you only see 30% of the floor .