So out completely. and have to restart everything- Over 100 employees have gone thru this company is less than 2 years - wow- Management Doesn't really want input / just do as I tell you- Very low pay for the crap that you have to put up with- Can't believe that they are allowed to continue there hiring / firing practices - You should hire to maintain for a length of time.

What are the best practices for quickly securing reliable tenants and ensuring positive cash flow, especially for someone new to this?

I received a bachelors degree from Mercyhurst University and have wrestled from pre-school all the way through college. 

Networking is always a great practice and you never know who you might meet there and what good information they have to share.

I partnered with an old college roommate and we split the 6% down payment

Background:We have secured a building on a small college campus in Cleveland that currently does not offer student housing to its students on campus.

I'm sure there are agents and investors with deeper insights, but for most of us, a consistent, long-term approach—similar to dollar-cost averaging when investing in index funds—seems like the most practical strategy.That being said, I am also interested to hear what others have to say though, so thank you for the post!

If you want practical support without being bound to a specific system, an “in-house” advisor could be the ideal fit for you, offering versatility as you build your own approach.

Great questions:There are tough challenges for renting to college guys vs college girls.  

He provides a lot of practical advice for this.Having a team is important, but nobody is as important as the property manager.