Our other duplex it in Fitchburg and has almost double the square footage of the other units, it usually takes at least 4 months to find the right people because it is more upscale and there is more competition around.

Ultra-competitive, but it wouldn't be that way if the market wasn't producing.

It is also my understanding that there is less competition in MF.  

Sacramento is very competitive right now.  

Which in turn allows more competitive interest rate pricing to be offered to the consumer because the lender puts some of that extra profit in their pocket, and passes some of it onto you.These 5+ financed property loans have no special thing that helps it sell for more on the secondary market than Fannie's base offer price.

Sometimes it can be difficult to rent out a vacant unit in the summer, too, because that's when you have the most competition.

I must mention we live in a very competitive market, especially in the price range of this home.

Tom Krol uses Carrot using this method)SEO (cheap if you do it yourself, not cheap if you hire out to a reputable proven SEO expert, not quick... in competitive markets be in it for the long-term... 6-12 months.

Business is business in this competitive world and nothing is handed to you.

The competition is not always bad and can be your friends.