Lanlords - how do you go about finding tenants?

[Roman Bulgakov]

Landlords, how do you go about finding new tenants? Where do you start your search? Do you rely on a real estate agent or do it yourself? Would love to learn from your experience and want to hear both success and horror stories. Much appreciated!!

[John Underwood]

I use Zillow and Craigslist.

Zillow sends it to about 10 other sites like postlets and hotpads.

I don't put house address in CL ad so that people have to call me or text me. This makes it a little harder for someone to copy your ad and pretend to be you.

I personally never put a for rent sign in yard. I feel that is saying "Hey I am empty come break in"

I then schedule all the people wanting to come see it at same time. It saves my time and creates a sense of urgency for the 5 people all trying to see your house at same time. If you set individual appointments half won't show.

I'll have 3 people in line to fill out an application.

I fill vacancies fast this way.