It sounds elementary but you have to think like a contractor; What would a contractor want in a client? 

Thoughts on this would be much appreciated.99% sounds like a ridiculously high and arbitrary number.I'm sure @Russell Brazil is correct because he's Russell Brazil.

Consider including clauses for subleasing, as college students may need to find replacements if they study abroad or graduate early.In terms of management, be proactive in addressing any maintenance issues and establishing clear communication channels with the tenants.

Once upon move out, we had tenants claim that the plumber that had only months before replaced the wax ring and re-set the toilet left it all loose and wobbly with a broken seat and they refused to take responsibility for it's condition.  

Let’s drop “smarter” from the question and replace it with “doable”.

Did the tenant put too much down the drain and break it (their fault), or am I on the hook as the landlord to replace an old, deficient GD (my problem)? 

It just doesn't sound like you're getting enough leads to me.

Do we cancel our homeowners insurance and replace with commercial insurance? 

A failing system typically cannot be simply handed off to a buyer without remediation and replacing an aging septic system with a modern alternative treatment system (ATS) can be a significant financial undertaking.

I just got off the phone from my second interview and it sounds great but I'm also uncertain.If it is as great as it is, why are there no reviews or past students screaming from the mountain tops...