How long to find Tenant?

[Brian Marshall]

I have been trying to rent a house unsuccessfully for 5 months in Baltimore MD. I have a property manager and I have listed it on Craigslist and Postlets which lists it on multiple websites. Any suggestions?

[Dean Meier]

Hi Brain:  

My experience has been if you have 5 quality showings and not one qualified person fills out an app, you are asking too much.  If your issue is not enough showings then you have an advertising problem. 

BTW, before vacancy rates got so low, the best advertising in the world for me was " house for rent signs " on telephone poles in the neighborhood.  Today Craigs List and Postlets gets me dozens of calls. No need for the signs.

I agree with the posts above.  Ditch the property manager.  Even if they're not the leasing agent, any manage worth their price will be able to help you get the place filled.  They shouldn't be making money if it's empty.