happy to talk but your location may  be different then where I used to do student rental.

Was it for a place to live for work before they found a permanent location or was it used for someone wanting to stay in the area as a 2nd home for the winter months?

Scaling quickly, cash flow, appreciation, location/staying local, self-management, etc.

I think this question is dependent upon location.

Ask your brother what his BAH is for his rank and location.  

It is possible that over time, Google ranking metrics recognize the uniqueness of your key words, and you move up in the rankings organically (without a cost to you), so that you can be found easily on Google searches for your location.  

Then I logged on to the software that came with my course and searched each city to see how many cash transactions and vacant homes were in each location.

Quote from @Chris Strausbaugh: I'm located in Pennsylvania. 

This will help to reduce the premiums.Self Storage – “Company” Liability/Property insurance.Below is a summary of our Storage insurance for one location for your information.

McKinney is thriving, but so are other parts of North Texas, and a broader perspective could reveal other great opportunities.Here’s what I’ve observed managing a significant number of rentals in the area:Bedrooms and Layouts:3-bed, 2-bath homes consistently attract the largest pool of tenants and have the highest occupancy rates.4-bedroom homes have grown in demand, especially with the rise of remote work, as tenants look for extra space to use as a home office.Square footage is less critical than number of beds and baths.Supply and Demand:McKinney’s growth is driving demand, but the quality of the location matters greatly.