Plus, it integrates seamlessly with accounting tools like QuickBooks, making bookkeeping much more straightforward.Whichever account you choose, look for one with no monthly fees, online banking, and features like automatic bill pay.

I am going to come at this in a different light.

@Caleb Rehg  I would advise your first step is to search this site for college student rentals and student rentals and read all you can. 

You might be surprised, but your rental properties have more in common with dividend-paying stocks than you think!

The terms for a 2nd position loan on a rental is 6%, 25 year term,  and 2 points origination fee.  

I want to make sure this is something I have no doubts about prior to jumping in.

@Chanel Snerling not sure why you are so focused on building?

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

I get on avg 800 per month NET income 15- 20% NET (based on cash purchases) on SF, and more on my duplex's.