Tips for college rentals near FSU/TCC? FL college rentals

[Yu Liu]

Does anyone own and rent out to students in the FSU or FL college areas? I am in Tallahassee and wanted to rent one of my homes near the college areas to students and wanted some advice and tips. I know the general tips such as having parents co-sign and having a cleaner or someone checks in every 4 months or so to make sure the property is being maintained but wanted to see if there were others, especially in my local area.

Should I rent out by the room or rent the entire place out and have a designated lead that responds to me? What are some things to keep in mind? How do I structure the lease? What are the best ways to advertise or what has been your best success for finding good tenants in this market?

Thanks for any advice