How long does it take you to rent a Room? How to get more inquiries for Feb. 1?

[Mattie Covatch]

I have a nice house that's cheap and better than nearby rentals. Rent is comparable to nearby rooms for rent. Actually, it's a little cheaper than many.

I don't include photos on craigslist yet, instead e-mailing them upon inquiry.

I don't accept pets, want one roommate only, no evictions, and it's non-smoking only, so I'm eliminating a good chunk of the rental market already.

Any tips for getting more (and better) inquiries?

Should I reduce rent?

If so, how much? Should I knock $10 or $20 off and see what happens?
This room is "bills paid" already.

Should I allow rent?

Wait a while?

My room is occupied now, but I need to find a new tenant for February 1.

Do people often search for rooms so close to move-in?

Should I expect to not have a roommate for February? We're at the 2 weeks away mark, and I wonder if there's really any chance I'll find a decent tenant/roommate who can move in within 2 weeks that I want to live with.