Upper Kensington comparing to "rest" Kensington and Philly general

I have difficulty finding a tenant to an Upper Kensington home that is well maintained (new wood floor etc) and furnished. Do you think only Section 8 will go or will I be able to find?
My term is 1st+last + security. 3 times rent of about 900$ is not something ordinary people (not rich but "working") should have?

I would like to hear from investors that succeed to rent in this neighborhood and in others in Philly.

Thanks

I’m not in your market, but are you sure first plus last plus security is what what most people are charging in your market?  That’s a heck of a lot of money for someone with low income.  If that’s in your ad, I would say that’s the reason you aren’t getting calls.  

900 for a 3 bedroom there seems about right, and yes you should be willing to take sec. 8. Kensington is a rough, open air drug market these days. Much worse since they city broke up "el encampamento"

Thanks Max. I bought that house because I saw other parts of that partitioned neighborhood (like "Olde K..") is not just doing well but turn to the "preciousness" club. Research guided me to look for "underdogs" reside nearby fancy so maybe like what happened in Fishtown, don't you think it might?

Hi @Eran R. , Kensington is a rough area and drastically changes from block to block. The builders and buyers keep moving further up North in the area though, mostly along the market/frankford transportation line. Depending on how far up the home is, section 8 might be the only option for now. 

The area is quickly changing though and there is a 155 unit complex which is planned for the area as well. Below are the details:

http://thesomersteam.com/page/kensington-Courts-A-...

It may be some time before this gets finished but it would really change the dynamic of the area.