Seattle/Bremerton Rentals: Dead On Arrival?

[Tiffany Royal]

Is anyone else having problems getting rentals filled? And if so, why? Or why not? 

Of course, there could be a litany of reasons: COVID, bad time of year for moving, post-holidays, but I've rented out another unit in the middle of winter before and never had a problem. 

I currently have a 2 bed/1 bath/900 sq ft rental in downtown Bremerton ready to rent (top half of a craftsman-style home; bottom half is a basement studio apartment that is currently rented). It seems to be priced fairly ($1,600) per my comps research, and it is literally within walking distance of everything in downtown Bremerton, which has become a hotspot since folks have been getting priced out of Seattle. 

But I am getting NOTHING since I posted it Jan.18.

A few interested inquiries, but no follow throughs or cancellations. It's on CraigsList, AHRN (military housing), Zillow and its associated sites, even pushed it out to friends on Facebook, where it was shared WAY more than I thought it would be.  

With my basement apartment, I've NEVER had a problem getting that rented. 

It's just a bit shocking given again, the hot market that is Bremerton (or is it anymore?) and the success I've had in the past with my basement unit.

Thoughts? Just really puzzled.

Tiffany