Tips for filling vacancies during COVID?

[Eric Li]

Hey BP, how has it been filling vacancies during COVID? Any observations or tips on things that helped you fill vacancies with high quality tenants right now? 

I'm house hacking in West Oakland / Emeryville and about to have some vacancy.

[Eric Wilkinson]

@Eric Li

I had a property get listed to rent the same week the governor issued stay at home orders. I was fortunate because we were contacted by an insurance company looking to place a couple whose house had caught fire and needed a place to stay while repairs were taking place.

This arrangement worked great as the insurance company is paying a third more than market rates and sends the check a week early each month.

I was not aware of this possibility before , but there are services that apparently cater to insurance companies and placing their clients. You can get on their list when you have an opening.