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Furnishing a New Rental

Breland Almadova
Savannah, GA · Member since 2022 · 25 posts · 6 votes

Any advice on best way to furnish a new rental when on a budget and future renters don’t need brand new items?

Thrift shopping, goodwill, IKEA, websites, apps???

Needs: couches, bedding, kitchenware (plates, silverware, etc), desks, dining tables, dressers, etc.

Mahalo!

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Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
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Quote from @Breland Almadova:

In warmer climates, garage sales are nice. Thrift stores and facebook classifieds will bring up a lot of treasures.

Go to the Short-term and Vacation Rentals forum and look for Mike's Deal of the Week. Now that we're close to Christmas, some stores are selling a lot of kitchen appliances for $5 - $10 brand new.


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  • Caio Gansauskas Pavanelli
    Property Manager · Clearwater, FL · Member since 2020 · 21 posts · 9 votes
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    We did this to our client recently. We used all the resources that we could, pretty much as you said: thrift, amazon, walmart, costco, overstock, Ashley, wayfair etc. 

    For a lower budget, more research you will have to do to find everything that fits your cost. My advice is that you create a list per room with everything that you will need in each. With that you start to make your research and adapt your budget situation.

    Our client gave us a strict budget and with a lot of research we managed to furnish a beautiful vacation rental.

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    Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
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    Quote from @Breland Almadova:

    In warmer climates, garage sales are nice. Thrift stores and facebook classifieds will bring up a lot of treasures.

    Go to the Short-term and Vacation Rentals forum and look for Mike's Deal of the Week. Now that we're close to Christmas, some stores are selling a lot of kitchen appliances for $5 - $10 brand new.


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  • Colleen F.Pro Member
    Investor · Narragansett, RI · Member since 2013 · 8k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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    @Breland Almadova  it depends on your area who has the best stuff at a reasonable price.  

    Consignment stores are good. Habitat gets wayfair furniture returns in some areas and the furniture is new and reasonably priced.  Habitat also has a lot of dishes/glasses by us. Goodwill, there is a one on every corner in Phoenix, but some have better stuff then others. For Goodwill/Salvation army it seems like if it is close to a nicer area you will find better stuff. Online auctions but those companies are regional. CTbids has lots of Phoenix auctions but little on the east coast. Thrift or antique stores are good depending on your decor.  Sheets and towels order new on amazon but if your client base is someone like a student population don't provide softgoods, they will disappear. We also have a job lot store that is good, see if you have something like that. You can try facebook / craigslist but a go to store where you can get multiple items might save you some effort. You can always replace down the road but try to get durable stuff upfront. Also try warehouse outlets for furniture that you need or want new.  Make sure you don't assume a good price due to where you are getting something. Know what you are buying.

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  • Breland Almadova
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    Savannah, GA · Member since 2022 · 25 posts · 6 votes
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    Thank you everyone for the Advice. I am in Savannah, GA.  One friend recommended Friendly Marketplace in Georgetown that basically sell everything you need for a home at 50% retail price and all profits go to Veterans.  I will also be checking out thrift stores and goodwills as well as facebook marketplace.  

    Appreciate everything! Will continue to ask for more advice and tips from everyone as more things pop up.  Thank you again! Talk soon!

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  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
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    We did not buy a single new item for our STRs. Much smarter to go with affordable antiques and high-end thrift stores. Especially for stuff like dishes/glasses/silverware, small appliances like blenders/coffee pots toasters. Pennies on the dollar and you can't tell they aren't new......

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  • Breland Almadova
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    Savannah, GA · Member since 2022 · 25 posts · 6 votes
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    Quote from @Bruce Woodruff:

    We did not buy a single new item for our STRs. Much smarter to go with affordable antiques and high-end thrift stores. Especially for stuff like dishes/glasses/silverware, small appliances like blenders/coffee pots toasters. Pennies on the dollar and you can't tell they aren't new......


     That’s what I’m thinking. Thank you

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