., if you'd rather rent the unit out.Would there be any issue with noise for the other tenants? 

Why don't you just require them to show you they have renter's insurance that would cover any liability issues related to their teaching students in their home.The issue I'd be concerned about is noise. 

How do I factor in unique things about my apartment, such as courtyard view, insulated from three sides (no noise), above the (seldom used) gym.2. 

Pay attention to time lines and due dates for filing a protest.Think of all the problems with the property: too much traffic noise, too far away from the freeway entrance, close to flood zone, old tree may fall on it, poor sun exposure.

I am being impatient and need to keep grinding away until I build momentum.

I expect some noise, that is normal in community living. 

The only place I lived where the train noise was horrendous, was a house I bought on the Canadian border in WA. 

Grilling, noise, plumbing, ...

What college students want in housing (whether an apartment or a house, in no particular order):-Proximity to campus-Parking - the more parking, the better-The neighbor situation - during college my buddy rented a house located next to a 9-5 business = no noise complaints when he had parties = awesome rental-Is there a yard for entertaining?

Dogs can destroy the quality of life for a whole building with their barking, and to a lesser extent noise in the hallways going in and out.