You’ve got a ready market with students and faculty.First-Timer Fix-Up: You can definitely pursue this!

I have remodeled the unit completely prior to putting it to rent, including addressing pre-movein readiness checklist I was given by RL after they walked through the unit (small list of punch items like toilet paper holder, cleaning unit, door stopper etc.).

They prevent bedbugs from entering or escaping mattresses.Routine Inspections: Regularly check mattresses, bed frames, and furniture for signs of bedbugs (small black spots, eggs, or live bugs).Furniture Choice: Choose furniture with metal or plastic legs instead of wood, as bedbugs are less likely to infest non-porous surfaces.Bedbug Traps: Place bedbug traps under bedposts and other furniture legs to catch any potential bedbugs before they become a problem.Professional Cleaning: Schedule routine deep cleans between guest stays, and if you ever suspect bedbugs, hire a pest control professional immediately.Clear Guidelines: Educate your cleaning staff on how to spot bedbugs early, and encourage them to report any signs immediately.These steps will help you set up a smooth, well-managed STR that’s ready to generate revenue while maintaining a good relationship with your LTR tenants.

I actually read this blog series that you've recommended and have my "interview questions" (plucked straight from your post) all lined up and ready to go for the PMCs that I will be speaking with. 

House hacking is perhaps the best way to get to cashflow other than buying off market (most likely finding the lead yourself) and doing a ton of work to get it rent ready, which is obviously cash intensive and time intensive.

That is probably your best bet.I can help in terms of getting a house ready for listing as I've done this for a few clients.

There is flipping, BRRRR, and rent ready units and turn key.

I plan to get the property rent ready starting this month.  

We went with them as it seemed very hands off and I was getting ready to deploy.

I had a whole incubator program I called "0-Hero" where I would train a person in everything, literally everything, from 0, and promoted best part was no buyer-list needed or struggle to find $ because that was me, done, ready to go just do the steps.