So there seem to be some areas where there is less MTR traffic and more competition for renters.

The congestion on I40 in the construction area was bad (not a good experience). 

Another Sweet spot is a small building or ground floor condo on main street usa with a ton of foot traffic.

Not really looking to do anything other than dramatically lower my COL and escape the rent trap with this property.I've been to the property and driven around the area countless times and it feels so much less congested than Canton and Fells Point. 

Here’s the breakdown 👇🏗️ Home Builder Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since AprilBuilder sentiment jumped 5 points to 37 in October, according to the National Association of Home Builders — the highest reading since April and a welcome change after months of stagnation.All three index components improved:Buyer traffic: up to 25 (+4 points)Current sales: up to 38 (+4 points)Future sales: jumped above 50 for the first time since January📊 Bottom line: While we’re still below the 50 mark that signals true expansion, this is a big step in the right direction.

Most guests decide to click based on these two things alone.2️⃣ Use keywords naturally in your description – Include location-specific and traveler-intent words like “family-friendly,” “close to city center,” or “perfect for remote workers.”3️⃣ Stay active on social platforms – Posting short behind-the-scenes clips or guest stories on Instagram or Facebook can drive organic traffic back to your listing (even before investing in ads).Would love to hear what strategies have worked best for you too> I’m always happy to connect with other hosts or property managers who want to learn more about simple marketing tweaks that increase bookings.

Also try posting in facebook groups that are about renting, subletting, etc. and you can get some good traffic from them along with marketplace. 

We were adamant that the concerned tenant was mistaken as the new tenant came back with zero criminal history (other than minor traffic).

I manage several STRs, and the biggest recurring issue we see is with dining chairs, sofas, and coffee tables, those tend to wear out or break the fastest, especially in high-traffic listings.

Hi Connie,In addition to Zillow, here are a few other platforms that have worked well for marketing long-term single-family rentals:Apartments.com (which also syndicates to sites like ForRent.com and ApartmentFinder)Realtor.comHotPads (owned by Zillow, but sometimes gets separate traffic)Craigslist (still effective in many markets—just be mindful of scams)Facebook Marketplace and local Facebook rental groupsAvail or TurboTenant – free or low-cost platforms that also syndicate to multiple rental sitesAlso, if you're in an area with strong local demand, a simple yard sign can still attract quality tenants.Hope that helps—and best of luck filling your vacancy!