I would suggest that he consult an Enrolled Agent or a CPA both specializing in taxes on investment property, but I also think he needs to consult an attorney to make sure what makes sense from a tax standpoint does not violate some law.  

With Edinboro you have the University but unlike Behrend and Gannon (two Erie colleges) who are expanding, Edinboro has some enrollment/money issues. 

if the tenant has not self employed and has a job id say have the tenant enroll into an auto payment program. sounds like the tenant just has poor money management. the US government used to have a terrible time collecting taxes when it used to have citizens pay up once a year but as soon as they started deducting taxes straight out of pay checks their financing problems went away.  

I enrolled in their upcoming San Jose event, and was wondering if people come out of this feeling good or feeling scammed?

@Damon Santa Maria,Here is my advice You definitely need someone qualified, does not have to be a CPA, could be an Enrolled Agent or an attorney.

Is a Bachelors degree needed to enroll in the REFM or REFAI?

(I registered for classes to receive my RE license, but the courses were cancelled due to low enrollment) & Someone suggested redfin but there's no info for my state.

Our taxes are prepared by a qualified tax professional (an EA - Enrolled Agent) who understands the ins and outs about rental property.

There seems to be more value in the live events--enrollment is limited and he promises direct time to discuss methods, strategies, and possibly even potential deals with individual enrollees.  

You definitely need someone qualified, does not have to be a CPA, could be an Enrolled Agent or an attorney.