If there is a medical school nearby, avoid the morgue. If you are in a Frat or Sorority, beware of any recently rejected pledges, especially if they were released from a nearby asylum. Campus Police are pretty much on the level of Keystone Kops. Never stay in the dorms during extended holidays. If You Are The Murdering Killer Type You can only do your killing on a holiday, so remember to avoid the summer camps and college dorms in August.
Guns are never to be used, so go raid a hardware store or local barn.
When chasing women through the woods, soon enough they will trip and fall. If you are an only child, somehow you won't be if there is a sequel. Always use a mask, even if Halloween is months away. Always avoid bitter, disgruntled cops that put you away once before. Don't worry about getting killed by the macho tough guys, you will always win.