@Ben Theriault students rentals can be a very profitable niche, however I have noticed a massive surge in competition in my market of Columbia, South Carolina from national student housing developers and local mom and pop types.

Right now inventory is very low, so the market is super competitive for buyers, especially if you are looking at it from an investment standpoint.

We are getting a good amount of off-market deals but marketing costs have gone up with so much competition. https://www.wbtv.com/2020/01/10/more-people-moving-nc-than-ever-before-report-says/?

Inventory is limited right now, and it's gotten more competitive, but the rental market is strong and there is a lot of upside.

I was watching that Bill Gates documentary and he was talking about the toilet of the future and how he is funding competitions for university students to design it.

If you're struggling to secure any interest than your unit is either not attractive to potential tenants, or not competitive.

I am just getting into real estate investing myself, but now I am starting to think this market, which is already expensive, is going to be even more competitive and saturated. 

@Ron SinghI’ve been investing in the DFW area in TX for the last 3 years and it’s super competitive here.

And there are many other massive investments coming to the area including a national aquatic center that will host national competitions.

Shop around on online platforms for competitive paying tenants.