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Emily Durbin How much to Furnish an MTR
16 November 2022 | 21 replies

About to close in my first MTR—how much do you furnish an MTR? Fully furnished with linens, towels, kitchen utensils, cleaning supplies (like an STR), or do you allow the tenant to purchase their own sheets, towels, etc?

Seth Baumgartner Furnishing Tips for Renting to College Students: Budget $9,000
19 June 2024 | 4 replies

Hi BiggerPockets Community,
I'm preparing to rent out a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit to college students and would love some advice on how to furnish it effectively. What are the essential pieces of furniture and ameni...

Sharon Carson What are my Obligations to a Tenant when tenting for termites?
24 August 2023 | 4 replies

I have a rental property on the Big Island of Hawaii.  I manage it myself.I am in need of tenting the property for termites.  My tenant is very good, and compliant.  He will need to take care of all his personal items...

Shiv Gettu Furnished Rentals-Collaborate to form a Master Item List?
22 October 2018 | 5 replies

Hi all,I am in the process of furnishing my first rental and boy is it a lot to think about! I am currently compiling a list of items that need to be purchased (primarily looking at Ikea, Amazon and Costco). Does anyo...

Pandu Chimata Tax categories on a vacation home expenses
25 September 2019 | 6 replies

Hello tax gurus, How are you folks doing? 
Background: In this year, I bought a house in CA for an vacation rental in Airbnb and VRBO. Its going good so far. I spent close to 25K in setting up as an vacation rental. ...

Ahmed Omran STR Tips & Advice
13 August 2024 | 10 replies

As a real estate agent and seasoned short-term rental (STR) host with over seven years of experience, I've seen the STR market evolve, especially post-2021, where competition is at an all-time high. Here are some key ...

Mary Ainsworth What to buy for the kitchen furnishings?
8 January 2024 | 9 replies

Hello! I'm about to close on my first MTR and I'm wondering - should I buy everything I'd buy for a STR? Do I need to get them all the small stuff for the kitchen? (colander, ice trays, tea kettle, dish towels, knife ...

Kyle Curtin How many sets of silverware for your STR/MTR? 🤔
15 February 2023 | 6 replies

Gooood mornin’ guys! MTR/STR hosts! How many sets of utensils/bowls/plates/etc. do you typically like to use for your properties? I have a full set of 4 of each object so far for my 2 bedroom unit with a good amount o...

Steve Bebek Full service company to furnish everything needed for str.
15 February 2023 | 0 replies

Has anyone ever used a company to supply and furnish a str with everything needed. (furniture, kitchen utensils, small appliances, bedding towels, etc). If you have can you tell me how that worked out for you and appr...

Curt Bixel New STR property expenses?
6 October 2020 | 4 replies

I have a duplex in Columbus, Ohio, which I am planning on turning into a short term rental.  It is a 100 year old home, but it is in good shape.  The kitchen and bath were remodeled this summer and the entire unit was...