Chris Troutman
Can I deduct/depreciate existing furnishings in furnished LTR?
I am about to rent out my SFH as an LTR, and am including most of the existing furnishings in the rental. Rent is only paid as a monthly amount (no separate payment for furnishings). A few questions:Am I able to expen...
Shakir Elvin
To furnish or not to furnish a House Hack?
I am looking to purchase my first house hack this year. While I was searching for room prices in the area that I plan to invest in, I realized that over 80% of the listings were furnished. Is it a good idea to furnish...
Donald Lanzer
Furnished or unfurnished?
When getting ready to start renting out your investment, is it better to have it furnished or unfurnished? I assume unfurnished is better but I would appreciate any input from the seasoned investors. Thanks!
Mariana Pasin
Furnished Student Rentals
Hello BP community,On the idea of furnished rentals for students, which of these markets would work best: Houston, Austin or somewhere else? (Thought of Texas because long term rentals there are good as backup plan). ...
Larry T.
furnished or unfurnished
Does anyone offer their units furnished? Is there a set percentage that you could add to the rent of an unfurnished unit for this service? (of having it furnished) Is it more trouble than its worth or a good way to ...
Amanda Jewell
Selling furnished flips
Hello BP Family,
Does anyone have experience with selling flips furnished? The film industry is very popular in New Orleans and most, if not all, furniture stores offer short term lease options for their floor model ...
Paul Ivanov
Furnished homes Arbitrage
Hi BP,My wife and I currently own a few SFR long term rental properties in the Eastern, WA area. We have been looking to expand in the mid term rental area and recently came upon a couple that is relocating to Florida...
Jenna Fernandez
Furnished college rentals
Has anyone offered furnished rentals for college students? A mid term rental type format? I have 2 large homes (6 bedrooms each) that are in a college area. My property manager advised due to decreased university enro...
Amy Ahearn
Inexpensively Furnishing STRs
I'm a newbie and I'm currently running the numbers for my first STR in the Cape Coral, FL area. I'm finding very few (like one) properties that come furnished. The thought of furnishing a 3/2 STR seems like it will ki...
Maria Bezugly
Furnished or unfurnished?
I have a B+ property and want to rent it. Do I advertise furnished or not? Currently, it has basic furnishings and I'd like to rent it that way. But does that up the value a lot or renters prefer to furnish themselves...