The upgrade basically put a target on my back with the fire marshall as he came by to inspect the work and found that there were a few compliance issues.

What's the risk or cost to you if you face an eviction or a bad tenant because you used basic screening techniques? 

I would like to think it is worth it, and that I could run a business model that serves fewer customers really well rather than deliver basic services at scale.  

You provide an excel sheet with basic information about the companies and they return all the contact info you could want for about $0.15 per lead.I have not been able to find an equivalent for Canada.

Plus, your proactive steps, like cold-calling and Driving For Dollars, show your commitment and enthusiasm!

Thanks @Joe Splitrock This basically concluded this thread.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

Also, an 8min walk vs 8 min drive is a big difference in the world of student housing. 

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

We follow a similar model as @Bill B. and with similar results, except our properties are from the 60s, so we gut them and rehab from the studs up, basically resetting the clock.