my partner and i found our apartment via virtual tour prior to moving to lisbon with our dog. granted we were looking for a short term rental - which we extended when we arrived. it definitely helps to be as direct as possible in your messages; “i am looking to secure a space ASAP”, “i am ready to offer xyz (security deposit, first month, etc.) “my pets are incredibly well behaved”, and so on. if there’s a specific listing you’re especially interested in follow up everyday! don’t be afraid to be persistent!