Just closed on 3/10, now state in lock-down and cant find renter!

[Taylor Lydon]

Hi All,

After years of following BP, I finally pulled the trigger and bought a duplex that I was planning to house hack.  The sellers agreed to rent the unit they were living in through May of this year, at which point they will move out and my family will move in.  The 2nd unit is vacant and available to rent immediately...the only problem is that we closed on 3/10 right before everything hit the fan.  Michigan is now in lock-down and the number of actively searching renters has dropped significantly.  I would move into the vacant unit, but I am stuck in Mass on state lock-down waiting to sell my house.

Does anyone have any advice on how to entice renters or out-of-the-box ideas on where to find renters?  I am having a virtual tour recorded tomorrow.  I am also considering either lowering the rental price (below market), offering incentive (pay for some of move), and/or considering allowing pets.  Any other ideas would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks, stay well,

Taylor