I suppose you could buy and sit on land, and that's relatively passive, but beyond that virtually anything else is going to require some level of financial inputs (maintenance, capex, value add) and time inputs (DIY, managing the manager, etc) in order to realize the best returns. 

Enrollment was down at our university the last few years.

Whats up Biggerpockets !
Me and my Partner have a deal under contract out of town but the greatest challenge is finding buyers in that market.
Feels like we called every line available to find buyers in the area but...

Based upon the SSA virtual conferences I have attended and conversations with other operators, most have been able to keep their doors open to serve the community. 

We have strong medical providers here, two major hospital chains, Clemson University and and Furman University or nearby. , and then it's also kind of a.

Is this something that will be good to outsource, like one of those Virtual employees from Phillipines?

Here is a historical chart comparing the two:The reality is that a drop in interest rates virtually never make prices go down, they are inversely related. 

On top of that, you have one of the biggest and best universities in the world here with Ohio State University.

Right now you are the licensed, insured, have  o experience and if you work remotely off little in the way of hands on at a property.Honestly someone could hire a Virtual Assistant from a other country.I would try and build your resume by working for a company for now.

(At least virtual)All the best!