I had no verifiable work history, some second-hand furniture, thrift store clothes, a salvaged minivan, and -$2000. 

Like I care about their furniture placement. 

It was a pain moving out our furniture at the end of the summer. 

But for resourceful, hard-working folks who do Not have a lot of capital to invest, rental arbitrage can be a great way to add value to rental properties with cosmetic improvements, furniture and great photos.

They have nice furniture and decorate.

We are down off of peaks 2021/22 about 10-15% but still a good investment in my opinion.Gone are the days you could throw used furniture in an outdated house and make money. 

Between the rent premium they’re paying you, the family's furniture rental, their fees, etc the family may have very little insurance money left at the end of the agreed lease term.

You have to cover all utilities, which can add add a significant expense every month, especially if your rental requires a lot of heat or a/c, and if you have amenities like a hot tub.Unless you manage it yourself, you can pay anywhere from 10-35% for full service management.You also have to budget for replacement of furniture and other items.It's much harder to net cash on a vacation rental than a long-term rental, in my experience.

However, I have a property that out performs the others because of it's new, but rustic (knotty pine) interior and furniture.

After I bought a house, and furniture for that house, I'd buy a K-car, a nice Reliant automobile.