I’m trying to sell it at a discounted rate just to get out, but having no luck.

I would certainly try to rent it, even at a discounted rate, until the next school cycle. 

Like any other wholesale market, I "buy" a loan from a lender at a discount and mark it up for my profit.

@Miguel Del Mazo I “gift” my residents a small discount on their January rent.

I would attempt to negotiate with LL the scope of work required for the discount.  

You get a multi-unit discount.

That means, a very good for holders deal is published, with potential future benefits from the platform for those who accept.

I would look at the value of the rentals before you make a decision to see if that makes sense for you.Regarding the furnishings, if you have to pay more for them (again here in FL, properties are generally listed fully furnished and you don't really get a discount to tell people to take the crap out - in fact, I had one guy refuse a good offer because one of my conditions was for them to take their crap!  

do you have the new listing discount on? 

I would be careful when looking at discount PMs because if they aren't making money, they likely have terrible systems in place for management.