To the nuts and bolt question of what defines occupancy, it is the place you reside and spend the majority of your time/nights.

I see a failure rate of 90% plus in some of these programs, as defined by the “student” not meeting their goals and expectations.  

Unless I'm mistaken, the contract between owner/landlord and PadSplit doesn't have a defined monthly rent but a target/goal of monthly income (so it's hard to use that as lease).

I completely agree with removing Reverse Trolling in a clearly defined form. 

Id start with defining which markets you want to be in, then see if people here have recommendations.

In the long run, the rescue artist makes off with the remaining equity that was still left in the home.11. https://www.patrickburnslaw.com/articles/defining-predatory-lending-and-equity-stripping-in-minnesota/Defining Predatory Lending and Equity Stripping in Minnesota12.

This is defined as 30 days or more, and you will easily find nurses, professors, students, and more than need a 1-3 month airbnb.Speaking of, you could rent the whole space mid-term - and I suggest through airbnb or VRBO but you don't have to use those.

@Erik Fredriksen How would you define "moving your real estate game up"?

Probationary fires I assume they get unemployment. the big layoffs that are coming aka RIFs , reduction in force, those will definately get unemployment. well Media wont mention those parts at least the media that hates trump LOL.. 

First, define your goals know your target cash flow, ideal property type, and budget.