trouble filling rental unit

[Michael J Callinan]

Hello every one. I am located near the shoreline in South East Connecticut. I am having difficulty filling one of my units in a up/down duplex on the nice side of town. The unit is completely remodeled and new appliances. I have had numerous showings, lowered the price, listed with my agent on MLS, craigslist, zillow ect. The only applicants that filled out an application do not fit the requirements. The market here has been slower over the winter months but I am going on 3 months now without being able to fill it. I do not wish to stage the unit but does any one have any suggestions that would help? Thank you.

[Roy N.]

Originally posted by @Michael J Callinan:

@Roy N. I actually did do that for a month because I was figuring the 3 bedroom was "scaring" people way for some reason.  I agree with better to let it sit than let a non qualified tenant move in, considering allowing section 8 but screening them very closely. 

 Never lower your screening bar, but lowering your ask by $50 - $100/month to get a qualified tenant is better than another 3-months empty.