@Rahul Handa be careful of anyone who claims they can predict something like this.

Perhaps you could list the realtors that you've visited during these 4 days; it's unlikely that they'll give them a call anyway to confirm what you have claimed.

I regularly listen to the BiggerPockets podcasts, have read "Set for Life" and "The Book on Rental Property Investing" and I am eager to continue learning about the world of Real Estate Investing. 

If she comes back to claim anything, which is unlikely, she would first have to pay all the unpaid rent and late fees, plus any moving and storage costs.

I've spoken to a couple of property management companies but they all claim that vacancy hasn't been an issue.

It's standard practice for all legal notifications to be in writing, preferably by regular mail, but these days email notification may suffice.

Isolated college towns you won't find in RI, much like MA they spill over into the regular rental market and you are talking about targeting students.  

DC offers down payment assistance to those buying 2-4 unit properties, you can negotiate the closing costs, seller financing and creative financing happens regularly. 

I make a comfortable living and easily support myself and young family and am able to save some money to invest on a regular basis.

Let me add to this that having to visit these nice places regularly is a plus.