Hey BP,

Has anyone used a marketing campaign to attract tenants for a property? I have a SFH that I was living in and am now listing to rent. It is nicer than typical rent range in my town so therefore smaller pool o...

Remember that your advertising is not what you want, it is all about what your target wants!

They also offer tenant screening services (which they advertise at the start of every training) and have access to some databases that aren't generally available, which is one of the reasons I use them.  

PLEASE DON'T ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES HERE.

Source lists cost money, bandit signs cost money, any advertisements will require some sort of start-up money.

The building is 75 years old so you have to know if there is any major deferred maintenance.Last but not least, it is advertised as 12 units and LoopNet's property data says it's six units, so you need to make sure they have not been split in half without proper zoning and permits.Guess that's it for my ruminations!

Links to the popular website(s) where I should targeting my advertising for my propertyLinks to popular websites where I can do credit check / background / eviction screening online search / pay online optionHow do I determine my rent?

Plus the newest thing is that they ask money from us to advertise, plus up to 9% from the renter.

Use that money to advertise and market their own companies.

After a few delays, and to the point of move in day (March 15 adjusted a few times over) with no keys or solid move in date, I had to extend what was my current lease at a premium to remain in my previous home.In the meantime, I was looking for other properties in the area to rent just in case, and wouldn't you know it, the property is again advertised as a vacation rental with immediate availability.