However, if you have 1, 2 or 4 students, it is quite possible they collectively cannot meet the test for level of income - though they may have other resources such as student loans or research grants.  

I know a number of lease option buyers, from relatives, friends, buyers and sellers that chose the LO strategy simply because it was a great way for them to control a house (I had a partner that did this buying a multi-million dollar house) and test it out before buying it.The Lease Option doesn't work for everyone, or everywhere, but the same can be said about every strategy.As far as having "...a positive impact on your customers, partners/contractors, and the communities in which you operate..." is concerned, I can't have much more positive an impact than helping someone in temporary financial trouble, buy their next home.Oh, and when you said "...I would not call this great.

The installation took a bit longer than advertised, but after about 30 minutes, I was ready to test.  

Now, for the true test of cash flow, you need to assume you finance it 100%!

Unless you're able to get the local authorities to issue you the proper permits, it will be very difficult (if not impossible) to build anything in those areas.Will the soil on the property pass a "perc test"? 

Fire them and find someone who manages well- test your new management on this property, then when you're comfortable with their performance, work with them to acquire more well-priced assets.   

Test them. 

I would start there, but have a whole filtering process in place to find the right restoration & renovation company (i.e. test their responsiveness; set up the appointment a week out to see if they remember; see how quick they are to submit a proposal, ask to see their previous projects, or better yet, if they're ok with it, current project job sites you can visit, etc.) 

I have a potential house with an underground oil tank that was previously tested and failed by a potential buyer.

They will primarily be looking at the deal and want to see the DSCR debt coverage service ratio, at 1.2-1.4% or that the unit leases for 120% - 140% more then the PITI. they will only look at you & your income and credit score secondarily.I would contact the ones you don't have a relationship with 1st, and do your test runs on them, then go to your established relationships.