When Can I Advertise Rental Property?

[Brett Baginski]

I am closing on my first rental property on 10/23, 6 days from today.  The property is in great condition, but I still want to go in and paint a few rooms, do some touch up work, and rip out the carpet in the bedrooms upstairs and lay LVP.  I plan on having this finished in about 2 weeks after closing date.  

When would be a good time to market the rental?  Should I wait until the property is ready to go and take new pictures or try and start marketing it sooner?  I know the screening process can take a couple weeks and would like it rented as soon as possible.  Just wondering what others would do in this scenario.  Also, are you allowed to advertise a rental before you actually close and is this even advisable? 

Thanks in advance!