If you're renting out an investment property after buying and improving it, you may want to stage it... because staging it could help you fetch a higher monthly rental price. Staging a Rental Property You'll have to weigh the costs and benefits of staging a property that was empty. You certainly have to make sure it's spotless (no scuffs on the floors, dings in the walls, or cobwebs in the corner) and clutter-free, but the logistics of staging a rental property may mean it's not worth the effort. Remember that you'll have to find suitable furniture and then: Move in