In my market the big players have a lease signed for the next school year 9 months in advance.

But I have one that does - albeit you get far less modern technical expertise than you would with a big player. 

Like those before me, I don't want any PBs because we aren't set up to be a training ground like some of the big players are.

The city limits of dayton oh and detroit mi c d f class has enjoyed the highest rent to.price ratios and pro forma cash flows in the world and it has been so for at least since the auto and housing industry tanked at the same time in around 2007.

., rental deposits initially go into this holding account, and if the tenant appears to be staying after 30 days, buy a 60mo CD with the highest (meager) interest rate. 

If you are targeting 100-300 units, you are competing with high level players who can afford those small margins until the refi/ sale to see returns.

It's like any business, there are unscrupulous players in any space and you have to expect the unexpected and do your best to move on and continue while mitigating as much risk as you can.As far as specific note deals, we've been wiped completely on loans.

Make friends with other investors and players in your neighborhood.After you do those 2 things you will have a lot of the information you are requesting, plus have connections that will help grow your business.

Whereas C-D class lends itself towards blue-collar families looking for affordable spacious 1400 sf 3-beds including the basements (where the rent is still above the mortgage), B-A class is often occupied by young professionals around my age (mid 20's to Early 30's) who pay up to be WHERE they want live not so concerned about WHAT they are living in, often a 500-700sf unit w/o a basement. 

From wall hangings to the record player and games, including bath and beach towels, and all dishes, cookware, YOU NAME IT!