Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 14 years ago,

User Stats

308
Posts
61
Votes
Justin Case
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Seattle, WA
61
Votes |
308
Posts

Sticky Market- Potential Tenants keep flaking

Justin Case
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Seattle, WA
Posted

My best unit is up for rent. And it usually has low vacancy.
It has been empty the past 1.5 months.

It has just been redone and when I first listed it I dropped the rent $300/month. If I lowered the rent $800 less I do not think it matters because people out there just want to see ALL the props available in this market.

Inside is new and way cleaner, nicer, better location and $300+w/s/g less than the competition.

I have spent tons of time showing it with only three interested parties. When it comes time to hand over deposit money they always flake. Some landlords in the area are asking for deposit at the same time the application is turned in.

The area is the most high demand area in the city.

I do not think many people are moving and they are looking just to look. I ask everyone who comes by if they been looking much and they ALL say they have looked at 30-40 props and that is all they been doing. I ask what they are looking for and they do not know..

I have reached out to property managers and other landlords in the area and they are experiencing the same things and say mine is a great deal.

What do I do? Lower my price even more?

I see it that the price is very low now compared to the competition.

I am getting frustrated.. any suggestions?

Loading replies...