Where does everybody list rentals?

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Hello all

I joined this site after dealing with a nightmare landlord and continually failing rental property and deciding I wanted to get into property investing as a result.

I was hoping to just deal with living in the current rental until I can save enough to look at buying my own property, but after some more fun with my landlords negligence involving our septic backing up into the basement, I’ve had enough and am moving.

My question is: where do all you landlords and property managers list your rentals for single family homes? I’m looking around Atlanta and can only seem to find huge property management company run properties that all look the same and have bad reviews, not any decent rent-by-owner properties.

Any pointers, resources or help on the subject would be greatly appreciated. Similarly if anyone is currently looking for tenants in and around Atlanta, please message me and I’d love to take a look.

Thanks in advance for any responses.

Chris Collins

Brenden Mitchum · Answer

Hey @Chris Collins, welcome to the BP community!

Sorry to hear about your crappy (pun intended) experience with a slumlord, man. There will always be some bad apples that make all landlords look bad. That being said, as a tenant you are not just being screened by the landlord but you should also be screening them. Don't be afraid to ask the tough questions to make sure you get the product you want. You're the customer and they're the service/product provider.

To answer your question, using all of the above mentioned is a good idea. It will maximize your options so that you don't have to be stuck somewhere you don't 100% want to be. I would also recommend checking some "for rent" groups on facebook. There are several in every major city, including Atlanta. You can also post in these groups telling people what you are looking for and where.

Anyways, good luck and please feel free to message me anytime if you have other questions or just want to chat!

Aigo Pyles · Answer

Use:

Zillow

Trulia

FB marketplace

Instagram

Twitter

Dawn P. · Answer

Zillow is where I get the majority of my tenants.

Brianna Reynolds · Answer

Most of my traffic comes from Facebook marketplace @Chris Collins

We also list on: Zillowapartments.comzumperCraigslistI've been in property management for about 3 years now, so I can absolutely lend a hand if you need any additional ideas. Do you have good pictures to advertise with?

Also, I recommend giving this website a go on finding a management company if you don't wish to do it yourself. https://www.narpm.org/find/pro...

Matt M. · Answer

@Chris Collins

I used to do Zillow, but now they are charging $.  FB marketplace is free and shows amazing results.

Jingru Sui · Answer

We use Zillow, Cozy and Facebook marketplace. I would definably check Facebook marketplace.

Chris Collins · Answer

Thank you all for your help! There is definitely some useful information here, I’ve been getting some success on Zillow finally.

Just seems to be a waiting game for new properties to pop up which looks to be everyday. I’m guessing a lot of people are moving out due to covid unemployment so even if it’s not a typical time to be looking for a new place, there is plenty to choose from, however they are disappearing just as fast as they are appearing.

Brianna Reynolds · Answer

Ahh, I gotcha. I would use that website I linked above to google them directly and see reviews and if they have listings available. Property management companies listed on there must pay the yearly fee to be associated with the National Association of Property Managers.

Chris Collins · Answer

Thanks for your feedback! Sorry if there was confusion- I’m not listing, I’m looking to rent a place.

I thought I would check here because I feel like just by joining this site you care to learn more about real estate and are aware of what it takes to be a good landlord/property manager...which will be light years ahead of my current landlord.

Apologies If this is the wrong place for such a discussion, but I’m 3 weeks from moving without anything locked down.

With regards to actual re investing I’m talking with someone about partnering on a flip so I’m sure I’ll be back for the more standard forum post soon. Thanks again! Chris

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