I think Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is a very good, if somewhat complicated, metric to use.

You could add some photos of the nearby destination: -High Point Regional Hospital-IHFC/Furniture Market-High Point University-Piedmont Triad International Airport-downtown Greensboro

Curious to see your numbers, primarily the HML component.

If you're a great client who continually brings them business with a track record of strong financial deals...you're a dream come true for them.Opportunity Costs: Sophisticated investors often employ a metric called Internal Rate of Return (IRR), which looks at a potential investment compared to other investments.

I am looking for advice on screening international student tenant applicants. 

Not quite 3000 if you have internal stairs (only count that sq ft once)... and if you have external stairs have you considered a duplex?

In my case, we funded it enough to pay the premiums internally (meaning no out of pocket payments at all) and earned about a 5% rate of return too. 

The absolute bare minimum on a property with every major component 10 years old minimum.   

She was even able to sublease her room during all 5 internships, bringing in even more income and helping her cover the expense of interning in high cost of living cities like NYC and Denver, among others. 

Of course regrading your whole yard is first component of getting a dry basement.