Bryce Y. I have experienced something similar. I just recently filled a vacant apartment (my first experience) and there were many phone calls to say the least. My marketing technique will change in the future because I think I did not get it out there enough after the complete remodel I did (the first of that as well, which is another reason it took so long). I would have to look into an e-mail system as that sounds interesting, however I had a hard enough time gathering good information from them right away from just the phone call. I feel about 15% disqualified themselves because it was not what they were looking for, and about 75% of the people had some sort of disqualifier either they divulged to me (ie;income requirements, too many people) or their quick CCAP search came up with some evictions or outstanding money judgments that they just so happened to be "clearing up now," although 4 years old. It was interesting with the phone calls I took, as I noticed not too many people leave messages (I work 3rd shift so it was hard to be at the phone all day long) the ones that do, I would call back and most the time I would have to leave a message and if they called back or not it was hit or miss. The ones that did want to see it, would set up an appointment for the next day and did not even show. Thank god it is a duplex and I am here anyways, however, it was still an inconvenience. I thought about the "open house" technique, as I think this is what I will be trying next time as well.
Patience is key, although it sure is frustrating!
