Rental property not moving (apartments, tenants, credit, applications)

[HokieFan]

While small for a 3br, the house appears to be in good condition. I wonder if the size of the yard is turning off folks. Some renters do not want the hassle of being responsible for maintaining a large yard. They may not even have the lawn equipment to do so.

[Patsnation34]

Is this the same place you were complaining about the quality of applicants from a post a few days ago?

It appears you’ve had interest, you have just decided you don’t care for those applicants, and one has moved on.

The yard could be an issue, as mentioned above. I would include that the LL will be responsible for yard cleanings and mowings, even if you have to raise the rent a little bit.

[oregonwoodsmoke]

I have no idea what rents are in KS. I thought it was a cheap place to live, so I am surprised rent is so high.

I have an easy time renting large yards, but I have good high fences and I take kids and dogs. Dog owners are willing to take care of a big yard so their dog has room to play. I screen dogs and dog owners really carefully and have had almost no dog damage to my rentals. The same thing with good parents. They want a safe place for their kids to run around, so they like a big fenced yard.

Your place has no curb appeal, OP. I gave it a careful look and can't see any easy way to fix that problem. I assume all houses on the street have the same old look to them. I think the inside looks nice.

If people are looking at yours and then renting something else, that means there is either something better out there or something almost as nice that is cheaper. I suggest that you analyze what is available. Your must be the best at its price level in order to get it rented fast.

[Tuser]

Lowering the price really did it. I got swamped with requests today. I did a market analysis through Cozy and in my opinion it was too low. There are not a ton of home rentals right now. I just have to hold out and have faith I can get someone soon. Two weeks of showings feels like an eternity.

Thanks Oregon Smoke. The curb appeal is ok..... it is an old 1950s style house. I am not interested in putting too much into it. I spent too much getting it ready to begin with.

[Jowel]

Two weeks doesn't seem like that long of a time to me (at least it's not in my area), unless you're in one of those outlandish areas where people are tripping over each other with bidding wars on sales/rentals. I can't speak for how market conditions are in Shawnee, Kansas though.

[Tuser]

Jowel... it is an insane housing market as far as purchases go. Everything is going over asking. I can't speak for the rental market, but doesn't appear as hot.

I had delusions of it getting snagged up immediately, but I guess that just wasn't realistic either.

[Jowel]

Originally Posted by Tuser

Jowel... it is an insane housing market as far as purchases go. Everything is going over asking. I can't speak for the rental market, but doesn't appear as hot.

I had delusions of it getting snagged up immediately, but I guess that just wasn't realistic either.

Hopefully, you'll get a good tenant soon. It does look like a nice, well kept home. And like I said, at least in my area, even those homes in good locations at a fair price that are owned by people with lots of landlord experience tend to sit vacant for lease for around a month (sometimes more) before they're rented, so two weeks seems like a pretty short timeframe.

[Tuser]

Thank You Jowel. I appreciate it.

[Ginger34]

You're probably charging too much

[GraceKrispy]

I wish that house were here for that rent. I'd snap it up The house looks nice. Nothing much from the outside, but the inside looks great and very appealing. I hope you find your renter soon!