When people come to look at it, emphasize the house is for rent not the barn.

So, knowing where to draw the line is absolutely crucial.One thing that I can not emphasize enough is that you do NOT want to get in to the business of making empty threats towards tenants.  

Try to find something you can add value to.I also went to college, not that is mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

Very few students will actually meet the common "renter requirements" often emphasized here on BP.

I can’t emphasize enough how much it matters whether a plaintiff’s lawyer can get to a jury or not.

What you talked is exactly what our professor emphasized.

I pre-screen heavily over the phone - I reiterate what it will cost to move in, and I emphasize that we do background checks specifically looking for evictions, judgments, and criminal activity.

I do emphasize to our tenants that it is the tenant's responsibility to make sure all guests abide by the terms of the rental agreement. 

I will emphasize that Zach with R2R has been extremely responsive and that is key for me.Jeff

I cannot emphasize @Tim Herman's advice enough: run the numbers as if you aren't living there.