Sincerely,An intro-investor who works full time in advertising :) 

we are advertising it for $1,000 for each apartment which is top rent in Waterbury ct and it looks like we might be able to get that (hopefully)The next thing is getting it rented.  

@Leslie Senior Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell, and advertise!

While the phrase “meaningful and conspicuous” may seem subjective, we strongly advise members to use a common sense approach to advertising.

Luckily, I have the support of my husband and we will be living off of his wages as for the credit and capital, I have decided to wrap my car in advertisement.

(hope this isn't considered advertising)The 7 characteristics of highly effective people - Steve CoveyEat that frog - Brian Tracy 

I know in MS they will come right to the counter.. that is the definitive way to answer your question. almost all states have laws against selling Real estate without a license.. and so what folks fall back on it.. assigning a contract.. but to do so your not suppose to advertise the house in any way just a contract and that makes it hard to do. you would need your buyers lined up so you don't have to advertise .... but to tie up a home that you can't close on and put it on craigs list.. is probably a violation. 

Great points, Jay, my background is in marketing and running an advertising agency (lot's of account management).

Its not uncommon for some landlords to spend money on advertising, but in my experience that has only been from institutional type clients that had specific marketing initiatives they wanted to complete.Have you interviewed several brokerages?

Managing your own holiday rental is great for experience and getting your feet wet, but as you acquire more properties you might notice it's becomin a full time job which eats away at your precious time (which could be spent hunting and orchestrating the next deal, or just enjoying life ;) - there are plenty of companies in Japan who can do that for you, top to bottom, from advertising through  management and all the way to complete subleasing (meaning, they pay you standard market long term rent or slightly higher, keep the place occupied, renovated and constantly cleaned etc - less yield if occupied all through the year, true, but also zero hassle and hands-on mgmt required).2.