I would employ a property management company that can handle this for you, like the one I work for as an agent.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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