Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

Additionally, the surrounding areas are potentially better for those whom like the LTR model, especially if rents are similar to the bigger cities. 

Our mortgage is $95,000, and our renovation costs are spread over several different 0% interest credit cards.

If mom and pop did poor marketing and you bring in professional-grade internet SEO and other methods you could theoretically double your revenue in one year without any additional cap-x.

The only way real estate investing seems to make sense in my mind now is to use as little debt as possible and then hope in a couple years that rates are down and then you can refinance to get your equity back for additional properties.

I would say for my investment criteria anything more than $15K in turn-key rehab (in addition to my Entry Fee) is a no-go for Seller Finance.  

I typically look for 650+ credit score and 3x rent as basic qualificationsI've noticed that all the rental listing sites are having the tenants reach out to the landlord -- are there any sites where its the opposite, where the landlord can look for qualified tenants? 

At this point, I would recommend having a line of credit to cover these things so you don't have money sitting in the bank doing nothing when it could be put to work.I have 33 units, no debt except for mortgages, and excellent income.

I do not have any debt and my credit score is 800.Life has been an adventure and now I find myself at 30, staying with family rent-free.

You can rent by the room, which can maximize rental income.Parent Guarantees: Many student leases involve co-signers, usually parents, which can provide additional financial security.Low Vacancy Rates: Due to the high demand, vacancy rates tend to be low, especially if the property is close to campus or in a desirable student neighborhood.Flexible Lease Terms: You can structure leases to fit the academic calendar, which means you can adjust rents annually based on market conditions.Cons:High Turnover: Students typically stay for shorter periods, leading to higher turnover rates.