The company's legal counsel has said a guarantor is not needed, citing the company's annual revenue and an employee, effectively, being unwilling to cut a check on behalf of their employer.

However, if the applicant only has a low credit score but more than sufficient income, rental history, steady employment, etc., you may consider conditionally approving with a higher security deposit (or alternatively, use an insurance policy - "fee in lieu of deposit"), first and last month's rent.

You might also be able to employ a short term rental strategy to increase cashflow-- sporting events, conferences, homecomings, graduation, etc. always attract people to the area.Ask around and try to find people who are investing in Amherst/Northampton and connect with agents in the area to see what's working.

I have been looking to employ the strategy for my next buy.

Conservatively, I think we'll be making around $80-$100k/yr ($50-$80 W2, $30-$50 self employed). 

I would call a Broker you trust and ask them for a referral to a few Title Companies that employ attorneys (not all do, at least not in Maryland).

Assess economic indicators, focusing on job growth and major employers. 

Brand new to BP other than listening to many podcasts.Self-employed and have been using most extra income to reinvest in my business to grow it.

I was referring to the attorney that is employed by the 1031 exchange company that handled the exchange.

If they are on welfare, self employed or not working, regardless of their income, I do not rent to them.