Attracting Tenants - Ideas

[Steve DellaPelle]

Hi all, I just recently purchased a 4-unit property in the Merrimack Valley area of Massachusetts. My plan is to owner occupy one unit and rent out the other 3. As closing approaches I am thinking of ideas on how to attract potential tenants. One idea I heard of (from an attorney) was to NOT collect a security deposit as the laws associated with them are too strict. This, I assume, would definitely be more attractive to a tenant seeking housing. Are there some other good ideas landlords have had that bring in a decent pool of potential tenants?? Thanks, Steve