Some suggestions I've heard were if the market was a little soft to include the first month's rent free to get more applicants, etc.Another way I've wondered how to apply incentives is through a podcast that described a method of building lasting relationships with nearby big local employers in the hopes that they refer their employees to live at your property.

I'll have to reach out to some wholesalers nearby to talk to them.

@Patrick GrayThe question should be presented to your Realtor who would know how it compares to other nearby properties and whether there are issues with the house that are deterring buyers.  

Check on Zillow to see if there are any other rentals nearby and of course, you'll have to rehab it to rentable condition.To figure out what rent you can expect, look for similar houses on Zillow, HotPads, Craigslist, rentometer.com, RentRange.com, Trulia and check with local agents and brokers (some might even run you a Lease CMA).

Adding to that....Look for other similar properties, ideally duplexes, with similar square footage, built around the same time, as nearby as possible.

You might be able to get a multi-unit property near the college you just attended, or one nearby.

I would be happy to meet for coffee and discuss the different projects that you may be looking at in the near future.

Account Closed Jerrin, we can definitely grab a coffee when you come down and talk about the best way to get you acquainted with the area! 

Some people love living in apartment complexes because of the amenities, it's frequent for SFRs nearby (if both are in good locations) to function in harmony because a steady stream of people will be looking to . . . get a yard for their (oversized, non-apartment-friendly) dog, get rid of the noisy upstairs neighbor, get a little more privacy, "move up" a bit, etc.  

If anyone in the area would like to grab a coffee or jump on the phone to talk I would love to get some great advice.