That's another story..) and buyers.But more competition is better for sellers in most cases.I suppose you can argue that this way they attract buyers that are a known quantity and filtering out the 90% of bogus offers that will never close?

Once you have established that, the PM is easier to attract. 

ARV, neighborhood info, rentals/development in area, just make the offer more attractive and add value to the deal.

Tobyhanna has the largest development in Monroe County which must have attracted some people to buy.  

@Karen Margrave, I don't actually know what others on BP are doing with their SM, just trying to figure out the best help for you :-)From what I'm "hearing", you're using SM to attract consumers and agents for your properties.

You mentioned FHA financing, this is a great program only requiring 3.5% down payment however this would require that you live in the property for one year, also since it's such a competitive market the chances of an offer with 3.5% down payment being accepted is slim (unless you find something off market) since other investors are putting down well over 20% which is much more attractive to a Seller.

It is a major component of why real estate is such an attractive investment (along with tax benefits, principal reduction, and appreciation).Right now, mortgage interest rates are at an all time low.  

It doesn't "need" it, just would make the outside look a bit more attractive. 

However, you have to run the numbers and see if it is worth it in terms of attracting more rent.  

The sole reason my rents are so low was the idea that I could attract more interest in my rentals, but the backfire to my plan was it only seems to attract those on disability which only earn 12K a years tops.