There is a reason that successful hotel chains regularly renovate their interiors - trends change and highly utilized furniture and furnishings get damaged, worn and need replacement.

Would you send your spouse or children (assuming the children are old enough) there in the dark?  

I have several pieces of furniture leftover from mom and dad (grandfather clock, solid maple table, display hutch, etc). 

I structure leases as furnished, that way I can flex to STR during peak seasons and not have to move any furniture to storage.

@Tove FoxDriving Park has been improving over the past few years, especially the sections closer to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Livingston Ave, but it’s still very block-by-block, so it’s smart you’re digging into the details.

Use Cost Segregation to Fast-Track DeductionsIf you own a high-value Airbnb property, a cost segregation study can help you accelerate depreciation by separating short-life assets like flooring, furniture, lighting, and fixtures.Combine that with 100% bonus depreciation (for assets purchased after Jan 19, 2025), and you could wipe out tens of thousands of taxable income in your first year of ownership.This is a huge reason many top Airbnb hosts pay far less tax than you’d expect — they’re not just listing smart, they’re structuring smart.5.

If you’re furnishing it as a mid-term rental, that depreciation on furniture, appliances, and improvements can seriously offset your first year’s income.

The property is worth $500,000 roughly and this should lead to a $60-65K depreciation deduction from a mixture of long-term depreciable assets and short term (furniture, finishes, sidewalks, landscaping, etc.).

.🧤 Property Improvement Drives: Donating old appliances, furniture, or materials from renovations to nonprofit organizations like Habitat for Humanity can qualify as a charitable deduction.Pro Tip:Before December 31st, review your receipts, invoices, and bank statements.

My wife is in the process of getting her real estate license and we're excited to make a better life for our children and make a difference in our community.