What do you do with everything in a house you're turning into a short-term rental?
Updated: August 31, 2026
To turn a house into a short-term rental, clear out the old furniture, dated decor, and personal belongings so you can start with a clean slate and furnish it to appeal to guests. A junk removal crew can help you do this.
Nashville is one of the country's hottest short-term rental markets, and turning a house into one starts with a blank canvas. This is true whether you’ve inherited the home or used to live in it. It’s true even if you bought it as an investment. No matter what, the existing contents need to go. Guests and the photos that book them respond to a clean, cohesive, well-styled space. That’s hard to achieve with a previous owner’s worn sofa and mismatched furniture.
If you’re clearing out a house, there are probably a lot of things in there like dated furniture, tired mattresses, appliances you are replacing, and closets and a garage full of leftover belongings. Clearing it out piece by piece is a big project and it can be slow, which delays how quickly a property can be listed and generate revenue.
A junk removal crew can help you reset the house fast. The Junkluggers of Nashville hauls out the old furniture, appliances, and clutter in a single visit. That way, you can have the home empty and ready for you to furnish and stage. We sort what we collect so usable items are donated and rehomed whenever possible. Every job starts with a written on-site estimate. With same-day and next-day service available when the schedule allows, you can clear the property and move straight to getting it guest-ready and listed.
Need help getting your rental ready for listing? Schedule your pickup online. The Junkluggers of Nashville serves Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, and the surrounding Middle Tennessee area.
