I've personally been burnt badly on the no permit game so we are singing in the same choir! 

You're already ahead of the game by educating yourself, so keep that momentum going.

If the answer is NO - DON'T INVEST THEREFrom my experience and speaking with investors who have been in the game for a long time - their success comes down to: buying solid assests in solid areas, holding onto them for a good amount of time, taking care of them, and finding tenants who take care of their assets.

Game changer!

I need to step my game up :)

The University related events can make or break a full year, so you really have to capitalize on Graduation, Parents Weekend, and home football games.  

Also, what’s working for you these days to stay ahead of the game?

I have started to steer away from Florida's tax certificates since the hedge funds buy nearly all of them for 0.25% interest and bumped all of the little guys out of the game. 

But if you are limited and want to get into the game, I say jump in but be picky. 

SEO is a long term game that will take 12 months minimum to see any benefit.