Some really great points have been brought up already and one I would emphasize is site utilities.

There is latitude, but there are rules and guidelines.Can't be emphasized enough that it's best to get started with straight-shooting advisors & service-providers from the get-go.

I graduated from college with a business degree in business that emphasized real estate.  

I can't emphasize this enough: it is absolutely crucial that you hire an agent or manager who knows the area before buying a student property here.

Anyway, I just felt like elaborating and to emphasize that you have to evaluate someone’s situation thoroughly, and of the financial products and services available I would not label anything in particular outright bad, it just may not be appropriate or as useful depending on the context of the situation. 

Hey Frank, not sure who you're replying to but I want to emphasize based on what you said pretty much EVERY mortgage broker should have 10-20 options of lenders who can do this.

Change your story each month as different stories will resonate with different people AND use each story to emphasize one of your “who do you know…” questions.

., taking on deferred maintenance or providing a quick, hassle-free transaction).Win-Win Mindset: Emphasize how the sale could help the organization, such as freeing up funds for its mission or relieving the burden of maintaining a distressed property.4.

Late payments, property damage, and evictions are avoidable when you have a PM who knows how to find reliable renters.I encourage you to seek out a property management company that emphasizes tenant screening and uses modern tools for verification.

Emphasize that these extra steps would protect both the property and your investment.