 Vacancy during winter (by JD [NJ]) Dec 9, 2016 7:24 AM
 Vacancy during winter (by WMH [NC]) Dec 9, 2016 7:32 AM
Vacancy during winter (by S i d [MO]) Dec 9, 2016 7:51 AM
Vacancy during winter (by JD [NJ]) Dec 9, 2016 7:56 AM
Vacancy during winter (by Robert Phaedra [NY]) Dec 9, 2016 9:14 AM
Vacancy during winter (by NE [PA]) Dec 9, 2016 9:25 AM
Vacancy during winter (by cjl [NY]) Dec 9, 2016 9:55 AM
Vacancy during winter (by Robert,Ontario,Can [ON]) Dec 9, 2016 3:46 PM
Vacancy during winter (by Steve [OH]) Dec 9, 2016 5:16 PM
Vacancy during winter (by Vee [OH]) Dec 9, 2016 6:18 PM
Vacancy during winter (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Dec 9, 2016 7:29 PM
Vacancy during winter (by nhsailmaker [NH]) Dec 10, 2016 3:57 AM
Vacancy during winter (by JD [NJ]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2016 7:24 AM
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Hello Everyone,
I have a tenant who will be vacating on first week of February. How easy would it be rent during winter time. Should I hire an agent to rent out my place? --65.118.xxx.xxx |
Vacancy during winter (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2016 7:32 AM
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Totally depends on your market and the unit. Who is your target tenant?
Families tend not to move in winter because of school, etc.
Singles & couples can move anytime, but probably not as many looking in winter - however some are.
Not sure an agent adds anything to the mix when it comes to renting a long-term place. --187.189.xx.xxx |
Vacancy during winter (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2016 7:51 AM
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I rent all year long. Takes a little longer sometimes, and there are more evictees it seems this time of year, but I don't outsource my marketing.
February is a very good time because tax refunds are right around the corner, and with "refund anticipation loans" a lot of folks are getting large chucks of cash in late January thru February. When people have money to move...they move. Be ready! --173.19.xx.xxx |
Vacancy during winter (by JD [NJ]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2016 7:56 AM
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My town is right next to New York City. Lot of commuters live in my town. I am looking for a long term tenant. Family or a couple would be a good find but not sure how the market is right now. Renal in general is great right now as value of the properties and mortgage rates have gone up. --65.118.xxx.xxx |
Vacancy during winter (by Robert Phaedra [NY]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2016 9:14 AM
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I prefer that tenants not move in or out during the winter months, because that usually means that they are tracking in snow and/or mud getting their stuff in or out. Makes it hard to get the unit ready too, or do a rehab, if you have to deal with inclement weather and the resulting mess.
That said, I've never had problems finding tenants no matter the time of year, but that's my market. People are always looking. --134.179.xxx.xxx |
Vacancy during winter (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2016 9:25 AM
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It'll be easier to rent than versus going vacant now. You'll have a bit of fix up most likely, then march is right around the corner. You'll be good.
I have one vacant now 2 months already. Heading into the dead of winter, FUN FUN! Typical dregs applying? I'll leave it sit, --174.201.xx.xxx |
Vacancy during winter (by cjl [NY]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2016 9:55 AM
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The first week of February? Is that "OK" with you and goes along with your lease? If that's the case fine but make sure you are getting paid for the time the tenant remains in your unit.
I would potentially start advertising now (if you have been in the apartment and it looks good/clean and there is very little to NO work to be completed prior to the next tenant then maybe even start showing and taking applications).
If there is some work to be done (light cleaning and/or painting, etc) maybe still advertise and just indicate that it would be available 2/15?
As with the others - be prepared that no one will move in until maybe March but if you start your advertising now you have a good chance that it will be taken by the time the tenant actually moves. You have time on your side at this point - you really get to take your time and choose the "perfect tenant" ... most likely they won't be coming along until January though - only because of the holidays... --71.46.xx.xx |
Vacancy during winter (by Robert,Ontario,Can [ON]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2016 3:46 PM
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A lot depends on the vacancy rate where the rental unit is located. Consider advertising on a few internet sites. Have had mixed results with newspaper ads. During the winter months be sure to run credit checks on all adult applicants. Most jurisdictions winter evictions are not uncommon. Be sure applicants have a stable rental history where often on credit reports rental places come up which are not on credit reports. It is worthwhile to consider joining a landlords association where there are listings on site or Google to find one near the rental. Every jurisdiction has a unique set of problems which are regional that effect that areas only. --74.220.xxx.xxx |
Vacancy during winter (by Steve [OH]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2016 5:16 PM
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Early February is much better than Nov-Dec. The phone starts ringing about then. --75.187.xx.xx |
Vacancy during winter (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2016 6:18 PM
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I dont know what trick it is that worked but I just rented a place for next week, only empty 1 week in December, I was thinking of moving all my paint here when outa the blue a sister of a long time tenant called looking for a place closer to her work - 7 years at this job and now she wants to hop in while we are getting threatened with the arctic blast? First time in many years kicking the cans around these corners I never saw this coming, but clean places means something I tell my nephews and nieces. --76.188.xxx.xxx |
Vacancy during winter (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2016 7:29 PM
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JD,
Don't be afraid of cold weather. We rent houses every day of the year.
Locally my new theory is renting all year long, with a peak in Feb/Mar (tax refunds now arrive in Feb, usually spent by Mar) and June (local schools starts Aug 4 so July is Back To School shopping rather than house shopping)
Step up the management by first talking with your res and giving them an incentive to stay.
Next, work on the curb appeal NOW. Weather will limit work days so don't wait until the last minute, but many things can be done now like trimming bushes and trees, rake out the dead leaves, fresh mulch, getting that dented gutter fixed, new mailbox, new light, new house numbers...
Use Jeffrey's training of inspecting the interior and starting basic repairs NOW. He then teaches to offer the res $50-100 reward if they cooperate and help you get it rented before they leave. (It pays to go to seminars!)
We start advertising 30 days from the anticipated vacancy with ads and a sign in the yard.
All the best!
BRAD
--73.146.xxx.xxx |
Vacancy during winter (by nhsailmaker [NH]) Posted on: Dec 10, 2016 3:57 AM
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YOU DONT HAVE A CHOICE. This is a business - clean it up, get it listed in your usual ways and get it rented when a good tenant comes along - does not matter what time of year it is. --96.61.xx.xx |
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