., mobile homes often lose value over time unless they are situated on owned land) and tenant turnover.However, tax advantages include depreciation deductions, which allow you to offset rental income by writing off the property's value over time, and cost segregation, which accelerates certain deductions.

I wouldn't be opposed to having a little skin in the game (closing costs, inspections, etc) I would be living there paying market rent and doing the improvements myself.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Some say it increases bookings, while others mention concerns about damage and additional cleaning costs.

Look at the age compared to there useful life and cost to replace.

Obviously I want to keep my costs low but still want to spring for amenities that would give me a competitive edge compared to other rentals.

I prefer to stay further from the coast and hopefully further from major storm/flooding events (potentially lower insurance costs).  

Are there other, more cost-effective alternatives to gain similar support and knowledge?

Also, many students are complaining about the cost of the large buildings that are closer to campus with rental rates that keep increasing.

I can't imagine flying out there for a day or two with a hotel can cost you $10K.Flying out there is like you paying for an insurance.