I had a FL rental that would sit vacant in the summer because no one wants to move in 100 degree weather. 

From Northern California to LA, inland temperatures are expected to exceed triple digits in many areas for July 4th weekend.For those that have ever tried to sleep in 80+ degree weather without AC, you will recall...it isn't fun?

But I do have it listed on MLS for LTR, I’d much rather a short term guest though - since I’m so close to college and university hospital, I’d hope for students or traveling medical professionals. 

Find a property, develop it, live in it, rent it out and then repeat.Another approach, which I believe may have already been mentioned is to find a mixed use property in lieu of just focusing on a 3plexAnother approach is to find something near one of the universities and run your rental analysis as if you are renting by the room at dorm like prices in lieu of renting each unit individually. 

Also looking to hear from anybody who has thoughts on the rental market in close proximity to major universities - I recognize the challenge of college students and the sometimes problematic care and need for repairs (that is why I am hoping to target the graduate/PhD/Med student population who might be less-centered on partying and more centered on academics and being responsible...pipe dream?

It's one of the larger cities in Arkansas and is home to Arkansas State University. 

I have seen so many unethical sellers while doing business in past, one could write something akin to Borges's Universal History of Iniquity based on those characters. 

Prices might definitely correct themselves over time across the country, but I don't see any projections of them going down 30-40% anytime soon and all the projections I've seen, prices are going up.But with rents being so high, and prices still relatively low, compared to a lot of other markets in the country, my experience in this market doesn't lead me at all to believe the bottom will fall out anytime soon.If you've been in Northeast Ohio over the last 5 years you can see for yourself how much they've built up the downtown and University Circle area and literally have poured billions of dollars into it's medical infrastructure, which is one of the best in the world, creating thousands of high paying jobs and people willing to pay high rental prices.But I do agree with Nathan that it's all about having the right team and property management to be successful in this market. 

I have decided to focus on Memphis, TN (specifically 38111 zip code where the University is located). 

Anyone investing in College Park?  Pros?  Cons?  Thanks!