Having each service separate can often result in delays, inefficiencies and more work for you as the owner.

Try it in DUMBO and see how that goes, please.

It seems like it basically up to you to do the math on how much more you will potentially make selling each unit individually and then deciding if that extra $$$ is worth the number of extra hours you will spend.

Most serious and qualified tenants are searching on the major 3rd party platforms you mentioned + realtor.com, redfin, and a few others.Apartments.com & homes.com are owned by the same company and may offer some additional marketing options.Another strategy to consider here is social media - video marketing.

The general reason (avoiding any personal thoughts on wholesaling as a business) is that when you have a license, any fee you get for transacting or assisting in real estate must go through your brokerage and they must take their percentage.

They could positive cashflow and i believe there should be good rental demand from student population but i am not sure about the scope of appreciation in the area.

Welcome to TN, the water is warm. 

@Justin Boyd just saw the location on this, I'm somewhat familiar with that market, we do quite a few retail deals in CLE and the surrounding areas, I'd be happy to give you an opinion on the site if its helpful.  

Would you have reduced the rent if your next door neighbor started a construction project?

And I feel this book took my personal due diligence (and how I look at syndication deals) to the next level.