The only time you may capitalize these costs is if you later purchase a property within the same geographical area. 

It might be a seasonal and geographical change, but I remember that when I helped a friend and co-signed on a lease --- we had to fill an application and pay for a background check BEFORE we were shown the property. that was 2021 or '22 though.I remember that our application and credit check was good for 90 days or so and we could view multiple properties with that.

It's going to depend a lot on how many units you manage, how geographically distant they are, and what the handyman landscape in your area looks like.

Property Description: 100 & 97 unit complexes being sold together with no price listed.

Absolutely actively making changes with pictures, descriptions and tweaking pricing up and down can make a big difference in your search results!

If you are doing it on a generic listing site, just mention in the description "LO available".Yard signs are iffy. 

Ideally, I’d like to find a group with:Proven experience managing off-campus or near-campus housingStrong leasing and marketing systems for student turnover cyclesKnowledge of compliance, local ordinances, and campus partnershipsTransparent reporting and communicationWe’re exploring opportunities in this market and want to align early with a management team that understands the unique dynamics of student housing, high turnover, academic-year leasing, and community engagement.If you’ve worked with (or represent) a management company that fits that description, I’d love to hear recommendations or connect directly.Appreciate any insights you can share!

Further, most REITs are specialized, investing in only one particular property sector, and often concentrated in a particular geographic area.  

Main thing is just make sure you put it in the description and send it in your welcome message. 

Your cover photo and headline should instantly communicate value, not just style.2️⃣ Unclear listing structure – When your description looks like a long paragraph, guests scroll away.