Much like TV  flip this house guru's that then go on to have their 40k work shops and bus tours.. they get the people in based on their TV star power.. its big money make no mistake about it. 

What are your best tips for screening tenants, especially for student renters?

In NYC, Booking.com runs nonstop TV commercials.

Software: Stessa for accounting, Deal Check for quick and dirty analysis of potential purchasesMarket positioning: Pet-friendly (fenced-yard, accept dogs and cats), well-designed homes, off-street parking, suburban, full cable TV package (not streaming only)Pricing: Targeting upper-middle market (not budget-conscious guests)So far, so good (since 2020)

I’d love advice on leveraging my existing assets, navigating seller finance deals, or other tips for scaling effectively.

We feel this encourages/trains good payment behavior:)We have several MoveIn Specials owners can approve like, free TV, Washer or Dryer (used), etc.Our main goal with MoveIn Specials is to stand out from our competition. - Just lowering the rent really doesn't do that.

Stealing stuff out of an Airbnb is similar to unloading the TV, bed and mini fridge from the Marriot.

What tips do you have for someone just getting started?

I intend to rent out the units by room to college students (does it sound like this would work in this area and what are some general tips/things I should look out for?).

Any tips for navigating the competition in such a hot market?