How many installment deals, L/O, CFD, Sub-2 or variation thereof have you done that were more than five years long and ultimately closed?

If all you are doing is asking for one month and counting deposits, then you aren't including expenses and seasonal variation in your analysis. 

I think how you optimize is determined by the tenant base that exist in the area you want to own in and eviction laws.I have also seen a variation where the landlord collects weekly almost like a hotel.

Hello- I am trying to build a proforma for a specific property but am seeing a HUGE variation in what I should be using as expectation for Maintence and Repair costs, Utilities, and reserves. 

.: Based on this article at realtor.com, do you see any variation from what you were trying to do?

Most are quarter acre, with some variation.

eddie, i know this is all just a dream for right now, but i suppose that is how all deals start...anyhow, i would double check with the college's residence life policies...many of those schools (i graduated from one) will not allow off campus housing, or have some variation of that rule..this is to limit the partying and drinking that college has been known for..that being said, many of these small colleges make their money on adult students who work and go to school..perhaps you could work out something like a special rate for these students to get the units filled easier...student life could tell you the ratio of on-campus students versus commuter students to see if this plan is viable...college housing companies make tons of money by individually leasing each bedroom to students..students prefer this generally bc they are not responsible if a roomie moves out...and companies charge like 400 per room plus..do the math..however, for this, each room usually has a separate bath suite in the room..this is what i've seen anyways

@Chris Sukala I'm actually considering a variation of the BRRRR method, but instead of normal renters, going for vacation rentals/AirBNB.

The many potential variations on the structuring of the investment could be another benefit too.

Are their any exchanges where you can trade real estate derivatives to capture price variations outside the stock market?