Best place to advertise rental in central Massachusetts

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Best place to advertise rental in central Massachusetts

Cody PhillipsPro Member
Leominster, MA · Member since 2018 · 7 posts · 6 votes

First post here on bigger pockets! I know this is a common question and I have found a multitude of answers but I was wondering if anyone has had better success with any platform specific to rentals in the Worcester county area. I have my first vacancy for a 2bedroom 1bath apartment for rent in Leominster, MA. Also any other info on good practices when renting in this area (or in general) will be greatly appreciated Thanks!

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Eric Hawkes
Rental Property Investor · Watertown, MA · Member since 2018 · 15 posts · 8 votes
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@Cody Phillips - hope all is well and welcome to Bigger Pockets. I have 4 townhouses that I had to rent for this past August 1st and had success on Apartments.com/Hotpads/etc... - along with holding Open Houses on the weekends. Also buy signs to advertise - For Rent- as people drive by...? Good Luck!

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  • Eric Hawkes
    Rental Property Investor · Watertown, MA · Member since 2018 · 15 posts · 8 votes
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    @Cody Phillips - hope all is well and welcome to Bigger Pockets. I have 4 townhouses that I had to rent for this past August 1st and had success on Apartments.com/Hotpads/etc... - along with holding Open Houses on the weekends. Also buy signs to advertise - For Rent- as people drive by...? Good Luck!

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  • Matthew Ferguson
    Rental Property Investor · Billerica, MA · Member since 2019 · 9 posts · 4 votes
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    @Cody Phillips

    Have you tried advertising on facebook marketplace? I had the most success using that and it's very easy to use. It's a good start to a background check too going through ones facebook 😂 Goodluck!

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  • Lien VuongBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Boston, MA · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    • FB marketplace is great
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  • Debbie Consalvo
    Investor · Lunenburg, MA · Member since 2016 · 14 posts · 12 votes
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    Hi Cody!

    We have properties in the Fitchburg & Leominster area and have had great luck with Hotpads.  They will post out to all the other listing sites for you.  We have tried Facebook also, but what happens is that we end up having people who we know who knows someone and it puts you in a tough spot sometimes.. We don't rent to family..

    My husband and I have been investors for over 25 years and want to meet other like minded people and help them in reaching their goals.  I am going to be starting a local investors group soon and didn't know if you would be interested?

    Deb

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  • Howard HerringtonPro Member
    Realtor · Boston, MA · Member since 2014 · 159 posts · 75 votes
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    Hey Cody, you could also try Cozy.  It is a free app that will market the unit for you as well as screen tenants and collect rent for you.

    Also, as Lien mentioned, try Craigslist and social media sites like Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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  • Cody PhillipsPro Member
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    Leominster, MA · Member since 2018 · 7 posts · 6 votes
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    Thank you all for the info and fast responses this was very helpful!

    @Debbie Consalvo

    That sounds like an awesome idea I would absolutely be interested, please keep me posted!

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  • Tamara Taylor
    Ayer, MA · Member since 2015 · 57 posts · 22 votes
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    @Cody Phillips Welcome to BP! Good luck with finding the perfect tenant.

    @Debbie Consalvo I would be interested in a local meet up.

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