(and if it does, then a true multi-channel campaign can be very effective)” In closing, I do agree that continued separation between you and your competitors is key to getting more leads.

Every market will have its specific challenges and you will hear a lot of noise from your competitors/peers - "It's too competitive, it's too expensive, etc"  Every market goes through cycles.Two pieces of data to consider - Where is the population growing?

Know the comps upside down and inside outThis will enable you spot the opportunities quicker than your competitors that are using websites or waiting on the broker to send them deals.

Many times very few if any other competitors.

Understanding the legal components of real estate transactions will give you an edge on your competitors.

I do not know if a house would rent in these areas without severely undercutting the rents of these competitors.

Also look at the available inventory right now and see who your competitors are and see how you stack up. 9K is a relatively small amount at this price point and so it’s possible 429K is too high, too. 9K shouldn’t keep offers away.The other thing to consider is there could be something about your listing (neighboring properties, location, renovation, some other condition) that’s not readily apparent from your listing description and photos, but is a deal breaker in person.

("Competitors are too strong with their SEO", still falls under "you are doing something wrong").

In our market there are 4 or 5 main competitors that end up working on the same set of leads.

Glad to know they have a competitor, and will also check out Buildium like @Audrey Ezeh mentioned earlier in the thread.