Same can be said for the real estate market, the billion dollar industry of forums, books and training has propped up real estate by investors and institutions that resemble an overvalued stock that is not inline with incomes.250k in the S&P 500 10 years ago would be 900k today with no effort.

If you haven't already, I would look on Furnished Finder (FF) for comps, and you can reach out to hosts there.

Hi Rob,I'm in Lexington and my wife and I own and manage a few furnished rentals in Columbia. 

You can rent furnished rentals on a 4 unit or rent by the room furnished. 

.- Starting properties from the ground up with our expertise in what is needed for a rental to last and run smoothly, from simple furnishing to complete remodels/renovations.- Running properties as the businesses they are meant to be.

I’m worried that’s why he has it listed so high and it won’t appraise for what he asking ($289,900 fully furnished when comps are around $250-270) so he’s hoping a cash buyer will come along.  2.

You'll have to buy a winning unit in a winning location and give it the most wonderful decorations and furnishings.

Now, what I do for the MTR pricing is look at the "comps" for any furnished units on Zillow, Realtor, etc. and also go onto the OTAs and price out nearby comps.

They would like to fully furnish the property and renting the house either long term or mid term or STR.

Others may require you to furnish lodging during repairs unless it was their fault.