For rent in December vs. January?

[Peter Grote]

I just picked up my 2nd SFR in Tacoma, WA and am working on rehabbing it, hoping to be done by the end of November. I realize that this isn't the best time of year to find renters and wonder if people have an opinion on renting it out Dec. 1 vs. Jan. 1, or even waiting until Feb. 1? It's a 3bd/1.5ba and I will have to work hard to have it ready by December. If it's better to list for rent January 1 then I can relax a little with my rehab timeline, though of course the sooner it's rented the better!

[Deanna McCormick]

I'd list it as soon as you feel you can have it done within a 2 weeks of move in and put move in ready by XXX date in your listing. 

You always have people that will be flexible with a mid month move in and each day it's down, it's not generating income. 

Roll up your sleeves, get her done, and good luck. Make sure you have your lease agreements and other paperwork all set.