If the plan is to find your residents through Furnish Finders or word-of-mouth, it might more conducive to look into requiring renter's insurance more heavily. 

I jokingly told him he was speaking from both sides of his mouth.

I'm a happier, healthier, smarter,  and more confident person because of BP. 

There are obvious things like reviews, word of mouth referrals and of course the portfolio.

Most have been referred to me through word of mouth or forums, but each lender I've done business with I simply found by browsing online. 

Word of mouth, off-market deal.

You'll probably be happier and freer than all of us schmucks with mortgage payments to make.If your goal is to build wealth and a higher rate of return, leverage the properties but know that you'll be a slave to the mortgage company for as long as those mortgages exist.Only you can make that decision.

If that works for you give it a shot  That's a good point, but the last contractor I used ran out on me so I've got a sour taste in my mouth.

Are a majority of your leads word of mouth, or through online marketing?

I am putting my money where my mouth is and building high density lodging that supports short, medium, and long term stays that is tech enabled, convenient, affordable to the masses, and centrally located in growing markets.