All Forum Posts by: Sean Pedeflous

 Hey Susan, the rent is the exact same. I just think the coloring is nicer, same exact layout and materials. This was my posting.... I actually ended up securing a lease on the third, but took a 2.5 month so I'm already concerned for next time ha. But would love to hear your thoughts.

 interesting!

Hi Holly, Yes - insight from a local is great :) I was able to rent the first unit but this other one I haven't and it has been a while. Plus - everyone here says to lower the price even though I am getting a few applicants each week. Just for different reasons it hasn't stuck and as a first time owner - I'm getting ansty waisting money.

I am always on the NWA rentals FB group and commenting on every applicable post getting some interest there. I'll check out U ofA Parents. I'm on the official off campus UofA website too. I have only gotten a few requests from there.

Question for you: I would have though most students by now figured out housing, this is about the time they start looking? I have not had many student applicants which was alot of reason why I purchased there 

Interesting! Thanks! I'm using Zillow as the way to apply so I'm not totally sure where those leads are coming coming from becasue they all funnel through Zillow. Why a percentage and say not $25, $50 increments which is what most people I have seen recommend?

OH forgot to add, we rented out the first unit in a few weeks at this price! And personally, I think this unit is nicer.

Thanks Greg, that makes sense.

1) Good idea to go lower in increments, maybe it's me but is $25 dollars that much of a game changer? I guess for many people it is?

2) It has great curb appeal and I have professional photos and cleaned it up. I ask all the rejections for tenants and everyone really likes it. If you're interested in my posting its here

3) Honestly, I moved all communication to me directly. The PM is just showing the place at this point as I have taken over communication because I'm more urgent and faster and communication back.

I'm an out of state investor and I purchased a duplex in May (Fayetteville Arkansas next to the college). I hired a PM to help find the tenants and do showings. We were not getting a ton of leads and I quickly realized the PM just posts on Zillow and waits so I started hustling on FB market place and commenting on other people's post in the local Facebook groups.

Lot of junk applications but did start to grab quality tenants. We have had a lot of applications and several showings but haven't been able to land it to no fault of the house. Everyone seems to likes the property, sometimes they want something bigger, found something furnished, something closer to school... etc...

My question is, as a very impatient first timer, is I'm considering lowering the price but I'm getting solid leads with my current price. I would still be cash flow + but I'm just unsure if I have had unfortunate luck and if lowering $75 -$100 would really make a difference.

Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated!

I'm brand new into RE.... I recently purchased a duplex. The city contacted me yesterday saying they had previous conversations with the owner and cutting 5ft into my yard to add a hiking/trail path. I nor my RE agent was made aware of these conversations during the buying process. The city wants to set up a time to inform me about the project. They claim it will boost property value.

It might, but I feel like that is should I should have known about prior to purchase and I'm also unsure how the city can do this with out permission or paying for it. Can anyone point me in the best next step? Thanks :)

Hi Mark, my agent had me set up and do my first lease with avail.co.... looks like they are similar. But I like the features of tenant cloud. Am I able to sign up and just use it to adver across the 20+ sites you listed? Eventually I could switch over but I dont want to have 2 leases on separate platforms for obvious reasons. What do you think?

 Hi Dan,

Yes the PM is marketing the property via the MLS and doing some showings. Thats a good question to ask so I'll have to look into that.

Interesting note about taking off the listing and delisting it! thanks for the input.