Setting up a minimally furnished house

If you don't find a furnished house, or it's too expensive, you'll have to go shopping.

For this, be sure to check Walmart, Target, Wegmans, or other big stores. They have most of the things you need, at a convenient price. For complementary things, check the $1 stores, because they have lots of cheap stuff with minimum or average quality.

Having a car is also a pratical requirement.

So, here is a shopping list:

Bathroom:
- bath towel
- hand towel
- rug

Kitchen:
- knifes, forks and spoons
- cooking utensils
- cuttlery set (cooking knifes)
- dish set
- drinking glasses

Bedroom:
- airbed
- bedding set (sheets, bed cover)
- pillows
- clothing hangers
- support table

Living & dining room:
- table and chairs
- table towel

For the initial cleaning, don't forget:
- kitchen cleaner
- bathroom cleaner
- odor remover (especially if former tenant had pets)
- aromas

For laundry:
- collect quarters ($0.25 coins)
- washing detergent
- softner
- laundry basket

This is the minimum, and goes for around $500. You'll probably end up buying more stuff. However, keep in mind that you'll be leaving and that you won't be able to take most of the stuff back home.

Remember: live and learn!