However, I've also read that if the tenants live with clutter, decorate the house in a less than comely manner or make it seem in any way less desirable, it can negatively impact the appraisal.

We use Floor n' Decor...

Lots of questions that can be insulting to a homeowner that might have made design or decorative choices that I wouldn't have. 

Could you play an Airbnb arbitrage game where you decorate the house nicely but cheaply (ikea!)

I am at the tail end of my first flip in FL (decorated and on the market).

I'm also into house hacking myself, and have spent a long time researching and coming up with cosmetic solutions to my own apartment, from painting, adding custom cabinetry, decorative molding to removable tile decals and wallpapers on Etsy.

She likes decorating our house and having fun with each of the holidays.When we go out for a meal the phone stays in the car!

If you can get the combo at least you have access to inside but personally I'd leave it and just consider it part of the decor :) 

I wouldn't do a flip there either-- just rentals.The government/city of Petersburg is a crapshoot-- it's so poorly managed, it's embarrassing.. their fundraisers are embarrassing..... e everything about how the government is ran-- is just a joke. .. gosh even their holiday decorations are embarrassing!  

i went to Floor and Decor store and scratched their expensive vinyl plank with a sharp object, and they all scratched.The only thing that didn't scratch was ceramic/porcelain tile.