Student Rental This Summer

[Sarah 'Sadika' J.]

Hello,

I'm purchasing a investment property to rent to student in VA. It's my first time buying a property so I'm a bit nervous as I have heard of horror stories dealing with students. What are top three tips you can offer regarding renting to students?

Also, I'm still searching for properties and I hopefully find it soon (1-2 weeks). Am I too late for buy and put the house on the rent for Fall 2015 students? (Also, I'm going through a Property Management company to take care of the leasing and management aspect of it). Any recommendations on how to deal with a PM company?

Thank you so much.