You really need to compare what your ROI will be, or your cash on cash return.As far as finding properties, there is no one method, especially in this environment. 

That allows for trapping of moisture under the home, creating an environment for mold growth, and allowing the wood to warp.

As for drainage, that is a buyer issue and will be part of any inspection the buyer chooses to have.https://www.epa.gov/report-environment/contaminated-land

If the dilemma is bigger than simple then I find a way to make it right for all parties.Another comment- It is very easy to see low income students as victims that need saving, but for the most part there are way too many problems that need solving down to the main root problem which to me is familial culture and environment.

I have single family in different price ranges in SLC, but the high end one I have in the avenues has gone from $515k to probably $800k in the last 7 years.My hunch is to not worry about that metric as much and focus on cash flow, property condition, and ease of management.

.* People in professions or entrepreneurial environments, who will actually teach.

The numbers from both calculations are pretty close to each other showing the ease and value of the 50% rule. 

Theoretically, in a rising cap rate environment, a bank's portfolio management department could review their loans and decide to call due buildings which are underwater.

PLEASE DONT ADD EXTRA CHEMICAL or Pesticide TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT or house or future home of tenant.The truth is, recommending or using undiluted sodium hypochlorite aka "bleach" to kill mold for new inexperienced person is probably one of the worst things you can do to new landlords in ANY PUBLIC FORUM WHERE YOU DONT KNOW SERIOUSNESS OF SITUATION or health of user ESPECIALLY with VACANT HOUSE WITH water damage.

I imagine you are probably trying to use some tax knowledge to ease their process which would ultimately ease your process.