But that Jay fellow ALWAYS follows that up with a stern warning that these properties are a contact sport, best handled by local operators who have their fingers on the pulse of their units at all times. 

Also, finding one student, even if you have to pay them a couple dollars, to post on the web forums or the sports forums or Greek life... anything that can boost your applicants, which in turn can boost your asking rent.

The local news station found our Facebook and showcased our property for a story about short term rentals during sporting events, which was fantastic free advertising!

Those proudly sporting scary looking tatoos do cause me to pause.

I have completed 3 deals including an existing rental. 30 years of success in the health and fitness industry I operated and developed sports clubs at all levels from GM to the COO.

Hard work, commitment & dedication from my past in sports has absolutely trasferred to my real estate business!

In advanced sport:  if you aren't falling down (failing) you aren't pushing hard enough. 

2013 VW CC Sport that I got as a CPO car for 37% of its MSRP when new 5 years ago :)

Go to a board meeting and swap a few fishing/hunting/sports stories with them.

So more info- I also happen to drive a very, very high performance sports car.