It's just a way of monitoring to ensure they maintain insurance."

Main thing is to rank higher (closer to page 1) you can use rank breeze to monitor thatMain thing is price, photos, and amenities. 

That provides a buffer for the tenant and it enables you to monitor whether your tenant is actually a problem or if someone is exaggerating the situation.I would also ensure any renter is given a printed or electronic copy of the HOA rules.

However, if you plan to target students, you cannot change your location,  but if you can offer a bundle of amenities which makes you attractive and gives you the pick of tenants.In our student rooming house we have the following on offer:furnished bedrooms (bed, dresser, desk & chair) - one unit has single/twin beds, the other has double/queen beds.Utilities included.Internet included - we need an internet connection for our building monitoring, but do not need much bandwidth.  

I've been quoted anywhere from $25,000 to $35,000 (oh, and a new water line - about $10,000) and monthly alarm monitoring fees (between $35-$50/mo).

My wealth adviser is a fiduciary and I need him because I have a busy surgical career and family and can't do all the self-educating and monitoring necessary to be successful.

I have monitored dynamic pricing in the past and found it to  be too low.Since I actively check this once or twice a month I can easily make any changes.

What resource have you found that is the best way to monitor your credit scores without obligation, spam, and preferrably for free?

As an out-of-state investor, communication and being clear on expectations are key when you aren't there to monitor everyday activities.

For example a roof might be a "25 year roof" but if you monitor and do repairs you could really expect to get 30-40 year out of it and with roofs being expensive its cost effective to do that.