I would also keep in mind that very often it is not so much the decision itself but the decision maker that determines the success of a course of action.

You're buying a trailer and a tenant pays the lot fees. 

. :)  But all of those bring you closer to the lead that books *and pays you*.Best of luck.

Also, if anything were to go wrong I wouldnt have the capital available to pay extra on a property every month. 

One of the properties is a three bedroom with no garage that the tenants pay on time but require more of my time than the others .

Here are thoughts on building strong vendor relationships:1.Timely Payments: Pay vendors promptly upon completion of work to maintain goodwill and encourage continued collaboration.2.Fair Pricing: Negotiate competitive rates without undercutting the value of their services.

I know if I do not rent to students, we will not get even close to the type of rent we are looking for, but paying the mortgage with no rent is hard on my family and I. 

This is the point that in my mind the house has reached a balance point and is stable.

Some months I’ve unfortunately had to pay like $150 out of pocket but I’m Planning on holding long term wise and the let the rental bare fruit later in my life because I’m only 22 and just wanted a base hit or a rental in a great neighborhood.

I would look at people that are handyman over anything else, contractors will be used to getting more money and the amount you would pay them would either be too low, or the they would not conform to your work/company.