Just bought - - Need help getting house ready!

[Wavy Chips]

We drank to much of the water in TV and just purchased a home!! We plan to rent the house out until we are down full time. We will be getting our furniture from City Furnishings but need some help on misc items...dinnerware, flatware, bathroom items - shower curtains, rugs, etc. Here in OH we have stores like Old Time Pottery and Big Lots. Is anyone familiar with these stores and is there anything similar near TV? Thanks!!!

[delima2000]

There is a big lots in leesburg.

[Mudder]

Target on 441 has much of what is needed. There's also Bed, Bath, Beyond there near Best Buy.

[Trish Miller]

Hi,

Do you need bar stools?
Contact me thru a private message if interested
Thanks :)

[asianthree]

Might not want to shop big lots..if you are renting it will need to last

[rosygail]

We have a sofa and chair $200. Rust color like new! PM if interested

[OBXNana]

If you've never set up a rental house, you may want to contact one of the management company's and ask them for a list of suggested items to put into your house. It's a guide and will give you an idea what you will need. A guest that goes to cook and doesn't have the item they need or someone wishing to read in bed, but there are no extra light bulbs, can make for an unhappy renter.

If you purchased through a Villages sales person or a Real Estate Agent that works for a company that also manages property, I'm certain they would be happy to help you obtain a list.

It's so much fun getting your house together. Enjoy!

[Sanibel]

I have a like new queen size sofa bed $225.00, misc sharp knives $5.00. PM me if interested

[Kirsten Lee]

I was just shopping with my daughter at Bed, Bath, and Beyond in Wisconsin. They have a list of what is needed for dorm rooms and apartments. It would give you an idea on the kitchen items. We also stock cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, toilet paper, soap, paper towels, spices. We ask our renters to resupply anything that only has a 1/4 left. Don't forget beach towels and lawn chairs. Before we purchased I scanned everything needed at Target. The total was about $1,500. We ended up buying turnkey but have changed pictures, curtains, and bedding. I wish I still had the list I got from a property manager. I am sure they can help you.

[raynan]

If you have a car at your disposal there is Bealls, Walmart, Kohls, Sam's Club, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Best Buy for the bigger things and then Big Lots, Family Dollar and Dollar General for smaller items. You can do a lot online with coupons and have shipped to you mostly with free shipping. Use retailmenot.com and put in whatever store you're shopping to get further promo codes for discounts at time of checkout. Try Overstock, Amazon, Wayfair websites too. Good luck and hopefully you can get a lot done online and save some running around.

[princesspat]

Old Tyme Pottery on the way to Orlando off the turnpike. Google for the address. We also had good luck at IKEA in Orlando.

[asianthree]

You need to set up the house as if you will be living there..just go room by room and make a list..

[Lauren Sweeny]

Welcome Ohio! all the above are great places for bargains. We do not have a " Marc's " like Ohio but the Christmas Tree Shop ( not Xmas items) in Altmonte Springs does. It is a bit of a drive but Old Time Pottery is near there as is a Homegoods. PM me for ( free ) visit to thrift and consignment shop in the area when you are in town .

[Carla B]

There is also a Home Goods in Winter Garden in the Orlando area. We decorated a condo we had for rent largely from a Home Goods store. It turned out looking better and more "put together" than our own house.

[diane musick]

I just sold a 3/2 villa but new owners don't want contents. Quality throughout and EVERYTHING must go. 352 350 2382

[SALYBOW]

We drank to much of the water in TV and just purchased a home!! We plan to rent the house out until we are down full time. We will be getting our furniture from City Furnishings but need some help on misc items...dinnerware, flatware, bathroom items - shower curtains, rugs, etc. Here in OH we have stores like Old Time Pottery and Big Lots. Is anyone familiar with these stores and is there anything similar near TV? Thanks!!!

There is an Olde Time Pottery in Ocoee, Fl. Down the turnpike right before Orlando.

[debi2399]

There is a Old Time Pottery in Altamonte Springs - but its about 1-1 1/2 drive. There I a Home Goods on way to OTP.

[2BNTV]

We drank to much of the water in TV and just purchased a home!! We plan to rent the house out until we are down full time. We will be getting our furniture from City Furnishings but need some help on misc items...dinnerware, flatware, bathroom items - shower curtains, rugs, etc. Here in OH we have stores like Old Time Pottery and Big Lots. Is anyone familiar with these stores and is there anything similar near TV? Thanks!!!

You can find everything you need here in TV. There are many big box stores on 441.

Make a list and buy everything you need, in one trip!

[TraceyMooreRN]

When we bought our rental- we furnished with good furniture- Southern Lifestyles (gone now), Babbette's (Leesburg)...stuff like plates/towels/sheets/kitchen stuff all came from Walmart/Target/Bealle's. Had the same 3 sets of renters for 6 years--they loved my previous home! You don't have to spend a ton--just the extra stuff is nice.
I always replaced toilet brush cleaners between tenants, provided tissue boxes, new sink mats each tenant--stuff like that will make your home stand out.....I shopped and set up my own home in 3 days!! Including all new furniture, curtains, pictures....It was so much fun! I loved it!

[Halibut]

I shopped and set up my own home in 3 days!! Including all new furniture, curtains, pictures....It was so much fun! I loved it!

Huh. I wonder if there's a business idea in that? Do any property management companies offer to oversee/coordinate furnishing a house?

[Single Track]

When I purchased a brand new furnished villa, I had to buy all the kitchen utensils, linens and other household products. Rather than waste time shopping when I arrived at my new home a month later, I shopped online at Walmart and had everything shipped to The Villages Walmart. All I had to do was pick up all my things in one trip. As you are online, it's easy to see all of the things you need and as you think of more stuff, you simply go back online and continue ordering. Good luck on your new home.

[Vicki.baker@aol.com]

Home Goods at winter garden. Fl Turnpike towards airport, about 45 min. Great store for furnishing home. I got a 4 page "list" from the management co years ago when I furnished my rental. Ladder, grill, plus all kitchen items. Odd lots ok for some things, not small appliances.

[chamberteach]

Does anyone have a list they could share online?

[plmtree]

Call Rick and Jean Ward - they take care of our rental home and do a fantastic job!
Call for info. Sue. 507-259-7938