Our system allows for open house style showings at the tenants convenience.

They provide a convenient PM locator tool designed to assist you in locating Property Management professionals within your preferred area.

I have an unorthodox profession(professional gambling) that has allowed me to stockpile a great amount of start up capital and I hope to slowly start to transition into real estate to build long term wealth.

The point being, if you have reliable and convenient public transit, being 1 - 2 miles from campus can be overcome.  

As you get into other projects (fix & flips, 5+ unit buildings, etc..) having an agent that can handle those as well could be convenient

It's super convenient for us keeping the application, screening, and payments all in the same place.

@Gurjot Grewal what if you took the gamble and had an inspector go out before they accepted your contract?

It's a nice service but IMO the convenience does not offset the additional cost.

Zillow/trulia - I am ANTI zestimates because they're almost always inaccurate however their site does offer some useful and convenient information.

Working on several properties in the same neighborhood is convenient Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?