Our last vacancy actually took weeks longer to rent out than expected, but it was late summer/fall and it was advertised significantly higher than previous long-term tenant had been paying.   

My cap rates weren't near what was advertised.

@Amee Gardner the fastest way for you to make some quick money is by finding deals that you can wholesale to other investors.Many will state you need to build a buyers list, but that's crappy advice.If you find a good deal and advertise it in just a few places, investors will find it and buy it!

However, there are always exceptions, and if the syndicate has registered, or found an exemption that allows public advertisement for investors, then maybe it's ok.

A deal is what YOU make of it NOT what is advertised.

Try online advertising, i.e.

Additionally, attending local real estate investor associations can be fruitful, as wholesalers often attend these events to connect with potential buyers.Another method is to keep an eye out for bandit signs in your local area that advertise messages like "we buy houses" or "cash for homes."

Another option ($$$) Might be to engage an advertising company, and have them flood the local radio, TV and Internet With bi-weekly news stories about the coming business, focusing on the number of jobs that will be created.The number of jobs both for construction workers to build it, and the number of employees that will staff it over the shifts it will be open.

With a double close you cannot openly advertise the property for sale without a license, but if you have a good end buyers list then its not a problem.

They had an ad online for prospective tenants advertising 200+ vacant rentals.