Quote from @Gaston Reeder: Hi Jens,Nice to meet you on the forums.  

It was correct.Your exchange facilitator told you that these items could be included in the exchange (unlike furniture).

Great to find nice used artwork at these places.Although do not ignore Goodwill for basic stuff like dishware, glassware, counter appliances, etc.....You'd be amazed at what people drop off there when they're moving in a hurry.

I have some concerns since they sometimes hallucinate furniture. 

I get why it’s tempting…But in my opinion, it’s actually one of the worst business models you can build if your goal is long-term wealth.Here’s why:All the risk, none of the upside — you handle cleaning, utilities, furniture, and tenant issues… but get zero appreciation, equity, or tax benefits that OWNERS get.You’re building on a foundation you don’t own — long-term wealth comes from ownership, not subleasing.Arbitrage is short-term cashflow; ownership is long-term wealth — one builds you an income stream, the other builds nothing after you stop working.Landlords change their mind — sales, refinancing, or rule changes can instantly kill your business.Your business depends on someone else’s asset — one non-renewal and your “business” disappears overnight.You can’t reposition, refinance, or force value — you’re stuck with whatever rent the landlord charges you.Curious to hear all opinions on ownership vs. arbitrage —except from the gurus who make 90% of their income teaching arbitrage instead of doing it...

And then they pay for the furniture outside of that ... usually around 25-35% of new-furniture cost. 

The use of water furniture is prohibited.16.

Who just brings living room & bedroom furniture with them?

Not so good news for all the people who depend on volume and velocity of transactions, from loan originators to furniture companies to real estate agents. 

Quote from @Josh Havekost: Just to be clear the 18/ SQ foot is JUST the design fee, does not include furniture or anything.