Should I consider lowering the rent price further, renting to these concerning candidates, or pivoting to a short-term or mid-term rental strategy (considering I live out of state)?

Especially around that campus there was a lot of homes that needed love and would be great to hold as a long term rental.

There is rental demand in almost every city and town in WNY.  

EMD can be paid online.

My wife and I are going to turn our primary residence into a rental. 

I have purchased OOS rental properties but always used an agent.

I can help you explore refinancing options in the future to lower your interest rate, especially if market conditions improve.Living in the property for 18 months while renting a room can help you offset mortgage payments and reduce living expenses.This strategy also gives you time to understand the local rental market and plan for full rental income after you move out.Fixed-Rate vs.

Depends on if you've bought a house that makes an appropriate rental.

Other option, be a person of solution on where they are going next, help them find a place rental etc., or get them lined up with a residence in and pay for it for the first month. 

so my question is ..Buildium entered into Quickbooks HELPOur Property Management company uses Buildium for our Rental Properties.