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Updated over 7 years ago, 08/23/2017

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Evan Farren
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  • Investor
  • Tampa, FL
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Advertising a rental property before renovations complete?

Evan Farren
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  • Investor
  • Tampa, FL
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I'm currently renovating a duplex in Fort Lauderdale, FL that I plan to house-hack. The inside of the apartment I plan to rent out is completely done, however there is still work to do on the outside of the building, such as painting, landscaping, putting up a new fence and renovating the front porch. 

My question is, should I start to advertise the rental, even though the renovations are not done? I'm hesitant to post the un-finished unit (and pictures) online, because we want to attract top-dollar tenants. We should be done with renovations within the next month but it would be nice to get a renter in their ASAP. 

Does anyone have experience with this? or have any opinion on if renters are able to "see your vision" for renovations? or is it best to wait until everything is complete and beautiful to get top dollar?

Thanks BP Community!

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