Condo rental restrictions (oceanfront, 2015, rentals)

[cheriex333]

I have a condo that I'm looking to rent out but have to wait until Oct 1, 2015 due to 1 yr wait period.
The current tenant is the seller, who I leased back to since she was looking for a new place.
Tenant is moving out end of month.
Should I work with a realtor to list it in April even though it's not available to move into til Oct?
Or should I wait until August or Sept to list?

[BVG_Steve]

wait until August or Sept to list, in fact it is difficult to rent a non vacant condo or occupied condo and usually easier to rent only when vacant, unless you have something unique or hard to find like spectacular oceanfront views

[cheriex333]

The condo will be vacant end of this month, but I cant start a lease until Oct. just wondering when is the optimum time to list. I've seen rentals sit on the market for over 100 days.

[BVG_Steve]

same answer, nobody is going to rent a condo that far in advance unless it is a unique seasonal situation ie oceanfront. Oceanfront properties are taken 1 year in advance because they are difficult to get with supply and demand. Most people looking to move into a condo or home look 30-45 days in advance of moving. So if you listed it in April it would sit anyway.

[cfbs2691]

I just sent you a DM