Sure, we could do this on our own but if you have ever screened tenants you will know that it can be a full-time job just answering phone calls and following up on emails.

There's no uncomfortable situation about not wanting to show the property to someone.I state very clearly in my ads and the YouTube video that I do not conduct showings until the person has made it to the second phase of my screening process.I don't understand why anyone would show a property to someone who is not qualified to rent / lease the property.  

Sorry I see typing on the little screen  I missed putting that qualifying point in.

@Tim Vecchioni, those numbers look blurry on my screen, but from what LOOKS to be written there, that "red" expenses number is LARGER than the "green" income number!

Everyone will have their opinions about renting to college students, but if you know how to screen and enforce some rules, its a great opportunity. 

Next time screen your candidates more thoroughly.

Im in the process of screening some applicants, one of whom is moving from out of state. 

I guess the only surefire way of doing this would be to suggest riding the coat tails of a mentor and or giving another investor a helping hand and trying to swap sweat for knowledge and or equity while also potentially putting some blood on the registrar as well to prove commitment on the deal.

This is the proper method of collecting and screening applicants.

Make sure your windows have locks and you have an exterior iron screen door with a deadbolt.