The property is conveniently located 1.6 miles from the University of Akron and 2.2 miles from the Children's Hospital.

Leo University.

@Sam Rubenzer there is no 1 universal in Mpls, and any saying they can/do do all/any PM in Mpls is just a declaration of not being all too good at any of them. 

Places like Kitrell, Wilson, Rocky Mount, Roxboro, Sanford, Oxford, and towns with a similar radius are all interesting places to consider. 

But out of their ashes, we've risen, possessing a diversified economy of a constellation of companies largely made up of recession resistant sectors like education and healthcare.Some key stats:Employment rate across all sectors is up 1.54% which is well above the 10 year average of just 0.15% according to Oxford Economics.Also median household income is up 3.3% over the last 12 months which will continue to undergird rent price stability.

I have a property in southwest raleigh, the property is in the Lake Park community and the address is 1220 University ct.

The population has been growing here year over year over the last decade, it is home to The Ohio State University which has over 50,000 students that live here along with those that visit, and it also holds a diverse range of young professionals and traveling nurses to fill the demand of the multiple business corporations and hospitals stationed here.

I don't think you're doing anything wrong; it's just a hard ride to Disney or Universal.

Renting by the room is a great concept in theory, but nonetheless, you need to understand where you are looking geographically (how close is the property to the university), and second to that, you should consider -- do you need to get a duplex to make the deal cashflow? 

Look at unemployment rates, key industries, and recent job growth.Cincinnati has a strong presence in healthcare, manufacturing, and technology sectors, which can impact the demand for housing and services.Education:Cincinnati is home to several universities and colleges, including the University of Cincinnati.