It depends on your financial strength, the quality of the property, how many properties you own, etc.I like to start with one significant expense and three months of vacancy.

I've stuck with the tried and true reasons I've heard to keep my search ranking high (quality photos, stellar reviews, updates to my listing) and that helps but in slow season, when I'm not willing to cut my rates as much as some of my competitors, it can be a ghost town.  

I know sometimes no matter what everything just isn't for everyone however if you stick to quality service you'll hit the goal more times than not.

The appeal of student housing to rental investors lies in its ability to provide a steady income stream, especially in areas with high enrollment growth and limited new construction.Given your experience and the quality of your properties, you should find a receptive market among rental investors.

Recommend you have a great understanding of the answers to these questions before thinking about a lawsuit.You'll also want to use these questions as discussion points with any new PMC you interview.If you post the address, everyone here will be able to give you more feedback about the quality of the listing and perhaps more insights.

and you will have many many applicants assuming the quality of the rental and the rents requested.  

Quote from @Andrew Betts: Hi Michael - We own and manage homes in Solara, I can recommend it for a strong ROI, and there is full access to the clubhouse, and better quality food and drinks there, than at other resorts. 

No state income tax.3. property tax's some of the lowest in the country.4. quality of construction most homes are built with stucco and tile roofs and desert landscape compared to much of the mid west rust belt were its very common to be looking at houses that are 50 to 100 plus years old. and yards grow fast  snow sleet ice all take more wear and tear on your units.we do a lot in most of the mid west rust belt states. the prime motivation is price point and rent to price ratio for those aspects they are the best.

They don't communicate well, don't take responsibility for their actions, do not clean or maintain homes well, and will shaft you when it's time to leave.Other than that, it's a pretty good system.

Are you not charging the guests a cleaning fee?