Not to mention the furniture. 

This is especially useful if there is no clear vision or you want to save time.On the other hand, if you have taste and experience in renovations, you can do without a designer and invest the saved money in more practical things: high-quality furniture, equipment or amenities for tenants.I would consider a compromise: order only a concept layout from a designer, and do the implementation yourself.

Purchased all new furniture and refurbished the entire cabin.

Lots of furniture, at it looked like they left all the furniture and household goods including food. 

I would imagine there's an addendum for furniture damages since it would be furnished.

Examples include:Rate Buydowns – Use the credit to permanently lower your interest rate or lock in a multi-year buydown, improving cash flow immediately.Revenue-Critical Repairs – Fund upgrades that directly impact booking rates and occupancy for STRs (hot tub, furniture, curb appeal).Preserve Cash Reserves – Cover closing costs with the concession so your capital stays in your pocket for emergencies or expansion.The Bad: Illusion of a Better Deal - A $20,000 concession feels good—until you realize the seller simply padded the purchase price to make it happen.

If you can add value with a few small changes under $10k in renovations, like adding a bedroom or doing minor upgrades such as light fixtures, paint, furniture, or converting to mid-term or short-term rental, you could see rents jump by several hundred dollars.

The initial investment in furniture and some beautification cost about $30k. 

Additionally, if birds are allowed to fly freely in the home, there's a risk of damage from chewing on furniture or fixtures.

Most of the negative reviews I read online, are from the tenants and how ALE was not communicative, sent cheap furniture, etc.