Where to go to furnish STR home

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Any suggestions for where to go to furnish 5BRD 4BA STR in Davenport, Florida area?

Ricky A. · Answer

Which "poor" are you---cash poor or time poor?

We're currently in a similar situation. Just closed on a property that we'll use as an STR in the NC High Country. It came furnished, but there are some missing pieces and some pieces that we want to change.

I looked on Facebook Marketplace, and we could definitely get some good pieces for reasonable prices, but it would also require a lot of our time to drive and pick up those various pieces. So instead we're buying what we need from Wayfair and Amazon, having it delivered to us, and will take it and install it ourselves. Granted 1) we're not having to furnish the entire place, 2) we can let it ride as-is for a few weeks while not seriously affecting bookings, and 3) we also have time to see what kinds of Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals we can get to save cost.

I put us in the middle of the spectrum of cash vs time being most important because we'll spend more money to get the stuff but save time on the acquisition side. However, we will still have to spend time installing. If you're even further on the spectrum of being "time poor" then there are companies that can probably do all of it (from selection to procurement to installation) for you as a turnkey service.

Paul Sandhu · Answer

Estate auctions. I've bought 83 beds for my 23 STRs from estate auctions, along with plenty of other furniture and appliances. 1/2 ton truck with a 16 foot flatbed trailer and appliance dolly. I've got some muscles too.

Michael Baum · Answer

Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUP. Good used made in USA furniture.

Do a quick search and you will find a ton of info on this topic.

Ricky A. · Answer

Excellent!!!

I constantly review estate auctions for a collection/hoarding fetish I have for a particular item, and I agree! There are great pieces you can find at these auctions at amazing prices. Seriously, whatever you're looking for including unique things you're not going to see anywhere else and great old-school quality that's not typically made any more. If I had a high enough volume, I'd definitely be sourcing here.

Jared Hottle · Answer

If you are just doing one for now I would use Facebook marketplace, go to estate sales, and craigslist or a Habitat for Humanity Restore. If you do one and are liking it, I think to scale you should start looking online such as amazon or wayfair and in-town places like Ikea.

Kaci Hunter · Answer

Paul and Ricky made great suggestions. Do you have time or money? And estate sales are great for quality pieces and even purchasing whole rooms all at once. You already know how everything fits/works together.

Also consider how you'd like to pay for your furniture as this will determine where you purchase. Cash? Credit? Cash and credit?

Beware of Ikea for furniture (decor and kitchen wares are fine). My daughter was gifted one of their dressers from an aunt. The "dresser" came in 3 different boxes, all boards of various sizes. Not one thing was assembled. Not the drawers, not the sides, nothing! Her boyfriend eventually got it all put together a couple of weeks later. :) On the other hand, we found two inexpensive, solid wood nightstands on Facebook marketplace. It took her about a 10 min. drive across town.

Scott E. · Answer

Its a bit of a drive but looks like you have an IKEA in Orlando. I'd go there. You can furnish your entire house using IKEA stuff if you want. It's cheap, surprisingly durable, and stylish.

If you don't buy your furniture there, at least consider going for the art, decorations, plates, bowls, coffee cups, silverware, etc.

Ricardo Hidalgo · Answer

I think it depends on the price point of the neighborhood to really determine the quality of furniture needed. I've seen some people get their stuff from wayfair, rooms to go or local shops in the area. I would ask your rental management company or realtor for suggestions.

Dave Tov · Answer

Thank you everyone for your great advice. I have taken something from them all and will get into action! Much appreciated.

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