In addition, there are also numerous other variables/factors to account for when it comes to college rentals.

@Gennaro CosciaIn my neck of the woods there is huge money in residential development land to build single homes, towns etc...But at the same time it's 7-8 figure investment with low supply and opportunity with high demand...

Still a lack of supply like everywhere else.

If you can get it (3) months prior to the application process than you can supply the bank/lender (2) months of bank statements that show the funds in that account but without showing it as a large deposit which they will make you source that deposit and trace it back. 

My biggest concern is being priced out of the bay in 5-10 years since supply is only decreasing. 

My concern with this is the variability of bookings, potential extra headaches due to the turnover and the fact that I would not be located anywhere close to the property. 

We do it through a powerful marketplace SaaS platform that empowers landlords and property managers to launch and manage their own fully flexible contractor supply chain.

However, given the current market conditions, it sounds like rehab projects can take a long time right now and costs are up, due to supply shortages, etc.

Obviously this option depends on a lot of variables...including local laws, but it can work and keep the best tenants while minimizing actual vacancy.

Keep in mind that the interest rate is usually variable but has a maximum rate of rise.