My question is really academic, as I do not have any properties in these jurisdictions.

This may be too academic, but lets say the rent on that unit is $1250.

This is a real situation, not an academic problem I dreamed up.

Renting to faculty, out of state students, students from abroad and more of year round (such as residency) students will not carry the same short term renter displacement, but may require a higher level of finish in some cases as this becomes a year round home.Perks here are- -Year round rent under the same renter/ as your lease terms apply-Some renters having supplemented housing stipends paid in the form of allowances, stipends, and other arrangements -Lesser degree of potential property damage for those in graduate/residency programs (simply based on age and maturity - again, use the automobile industry here in why most car rental places won’t rent below age 26)-Less need for obtaining co-signers (allowing tenant to solely establish some credit history as well)When your tenants do move on and out, as a ‘thank you’ for being such great renters for the span of their academic career, it can be nice to offer a letter of reference as well for future renting needs.

One specific question I have is if any investors rent to UNC Wilmington students during the academic term of the year (sept-may) then rent the remaining months to seasonal/weekly renters.

It ended up being an interesting conversation about how these two metrics are thought about both academically and in practice.

On the smaller size, but a good school for academics and sports students. 

It's very tough to hit pause on most parts of business / investment advancement to focus on studies.In the grand scheme, you will spend much less of your life actually in academic environments (unless you want to teach, and I don't recommend it).

I think the qualms about the latter, is i think a lot of investors would rather take the "academic" approach to real estate.

(I acknowledge if I'm renting the appraised value is just academic for now).