Couple questions, new landlord need some advice. Thanks

[Cameron Mitchell]

Hello BP,

I am a new landlord with my first property. I just put a lot of my own money  into the property to get it rent ready. I am having difficulties renting it out in the winter. I have had the property on multiple different sites such as craigslist, Zillow, zumber, turbotenat. I have had a lot of people interested. Lots of viewings, calls, texts, and emails but little applications. I want everyone's thoughts on a couple things

Government Assistances? Consider them as income or no?

Approved incompetent applicants to save money/get it rented in the winter?

What do you all think of a co-singer for income/credit/others?

Any suggestions on how to get this unit rented out in the winter?

3 beds 1 bath $1,300 for a unit duplex
Requirements I "Use"

600 credit

3x monthly rent 

No evictions

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