Lately, we've had a great deal of luck with one particular university referring us to visiting professors who are often from overseas and in to teach for a semester.

And many of these investors were extremely sophisticated and savvy hedge funds and pension funds, including hundreds of educated retirees and professors and mathematicians and people with long careers in finance.

But if it does get to that point where I have to defend myself I keep in mind what my professor says; "Once they put their hands on you, they made the decision that you are going to break their arm."

Your new potential guests are insurance companies for homeowner displacement (flood, fire), buyers looking to move to the area but not sure where they want to be, sellers who want to sell but have nowhere to go, contract workers in the area, adjunct professors on a semester job, etc.

I am renting to a professor though but again, different target.

The Professor mentioned that it was 'supposed' to move one foot per year to relieve pressure.

I've rented to a few medical students and professors who are at a college for a semester or less. - The tenant type will help you determine the best areas.

My Professor has an extensive RE portfolio.

My professor has an extensive RE portfolio and recommended I check out bigger pockets.

When you know where you will live, ask your career office to connect you with any alums in that area, ask your professors to connect you as well.#5.