Vacant Units Going Into Holiday Season

[Janelle Carlson]

Looking for additional advice on getting my vacant units rented out before the holidays. Here is a quick backstory: College town, not a super-fast moving rental market, but have had 4 units on the market since July with our property management company. Looking back our prices were too high for that type of unit and time of the year. We have dropped the prices and advertised them as 6 or 18-month leases to have them renew in the prime summer months. PM company has posted to all internet sites (Zillow, craigslist, facebook, etc.) and have offered ads in the paper for a fee of $85 per ad. 

Are there any other tips you would recommend for renting during the slow season, or should we just winterize the units and start strong after the first of the new year? Properties are in Indiana.

What has worked for you guys?

Thanks!!