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

Game changer!

@Amyson VarugheseI'm a property manager in Pierce and Thurston county.If you're in Tacoma city limits you cannot evict during the school year if their kids attend, or if their work is affiliated to the school system.I use Joshua Dabling for evictions.

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.

I need to step my game up :)

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

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?

Make sure you are given more jobs, are seen as being affiliated with the firm or investor and get them to set up a compensation structure where you are a stake holder in the property for your efforts.

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