A word of caution—consider avoiding Craigslist altogether. Craigslist used to be the place to look for rental properties and to post ads for rental homes, but over the years, the landscape of Craigslist has changed, and can be “scammy,” and even scary. Most quality renters don’t even use Craigslist to find somewhere to live anymore.
Write a Great Ad
It’s not enough to just slap on an ad online and hope for the best; you need to write a compelling, attention-grabbing advertisement that highlights the best features of your property and attracts quality tenants. In other words, tell renters why they would love to live in your home. Don’t forget to keep in mind all Fair Housing Act laws when writing your ad so you don’t get complaints about discrimination.
Take Great Pictures
Finally, take some fantastic, high-quality pictures of the both the interior and exterior of your home and property. Well-written ads that include great pictures will attract more interest and help you find a good-quality tenant faster.
STEP 3: SHOW YOUR PROPERTY TO POTENTIAL TENANTS
Now that you’ve prepared your home to be marketed and put your property on the market, it’s time to get ready to show your property to interested renters. Start with the phone calls. Your online listing will have (or should have) included your phone number for contact information, so once you have people calling you about their interest in renting
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