I routinely had students pay a semester or a year in advance.

In my case, I was interested in college students. 

It's interesting to see the network of professions that intersect with REI and seeing where folks are coming over from.

What I meant and should have said was that it's ideal for my niche of student rentals, although the neighborhood is still fairly nice.

My wife and I file married separately due to her student loans. 

I found this forum because I listened to one of the bigger pockets podcasts and the guest in that episode bought a house in Boston near a University and rented it out to several students to maximize rent.

I still review the credit because I am concerned with non-medical and non-student loan related collections, as well as, liens or judgments... anything that suggests a willingness to take things all the way to court.Also small collections might show a lack of concern to handle even small bills property, which S8 tenants often pay a very small portion of their rent.

I have a friend who does well near the Mayo Clinic in MN, I see some really attractive student housing near universities.

, term of the lease,... what if a student leaves school, how Is that handled?

No need to worry about stealing ideas.The main thing consultants/coaches need is social capital (i.e. well know expertise) to drive students/clients to them.