I do not use a property management service to advertise and have always used Zillow to advertise, previous references, housing records, credit checks etc

You also need a leasing agent, unless you are going to advertise and screen tenants yourself.

Omni Key sells mainly single family with some duplexes, and advertises off market deals on new construction and in fill properties.

If you don't, this is an advertisement of what to avoid.

We've never advertised.

From there, adding discipline will get you to where you want.Instead what you're doing is advertising you have money, no knowledge and are going to have the average BP RE agent(bottom of the barrel quality) come here to promote their services with no regard. 

I'm curious to know how you guys go about advertising room rentals. my current tenant who rented out the whole room will be leaving and I think the next best step is to do room rentals.

In mid February, many tenants get caught up when they start getting their income tax refunds (depending how fast they file).Income tax refunds also give tenants the needed funds for first month of rent + security deposit, so they can move.Check out this graph, which was created from tens of thousands of data points:Regarding your property, suggest the following:1) Where specifically is it being advertised?

Additionally, I expect applicants to follow instructions in the advertisement and application, to make and keep appointments, to show up on time for appointments, dress and behave appropriately at appointments, and in general demonstrate throughout the process that they are someone that is easy and pleasant to do business with.

If you allow non-accredited investors you cannot advertise, or post looking for investors.