My idea is to get an apartment and make sure it’s okay with the owner to rent it out as an Airbnb.

Do I just have to go by the actual numbers like revenue from last owner and taxes?

You can add different ways to reach out to improve your conversion for owners you are hitting or you can increase the amount you are sending. 

And they remain owner and control the funding aspects.

And if a property is owner occupied, how can you secure a loan with a hard money lender not being able to view the home to estimate repairs?

Maintenance at at PM company or one of the big hedge owners like AH4R, leasing at apartment complex will teach you a lot about applications, fraud, leases, collections, evictions. 

Ask to speak with some of their current owners and current/former tenants.

I always check around with other property owners, investors and ask them who they're using for their construction work and if they were pleased with the work. 

If you decide to sell one of your houses, it could be an excellent opportunity for an investor looking to capitalize on the strong demand for student housing in the College Station/Bryan area.As a real estate investor, realtor, and owner of a construction company in College Station, I'm happy to help in any way I can.

I currently manage a portfolio of 17 STRs, some are mine, but a majority for other owners.