Plan right now is to convert these rooms into micro apartment complex. 

If you are the "hosting" type then yes converting to a STR can be a great idea.

I own some land outright I'm looking to build on and convert to DSCR as a STR.

I would like to have at least a couple properties before moving out of state that will at minimum break-even on cash flow as a LTR with property management long-distance.Other info:Looking to move out on Memphis with my wife in the next 2-4 yearsLooking to start a family in the next year or soComfortably have ~50k ready to invest sitting in HYSA, excluding Cash reservesHave an extra ~$70k in stocksMost interested in A- to C+ neighborhoodsI currently own & live in a 2/1.5 Condo locally (3.5% interest rate)Not allowed to rent it outHOA fees have risen to where PITI + HOA = $1100/mo.Have ~$100k trapped equity, good zip code I could sell quicklyOption A: Purchase another primary home locally I could live in for 2 years (lower interest rate), with intention of eventually converting it to LTR when I move out of state.

There's a course on Udemy now that covers more than foundation but goes through the process of how to get leads, convert them to clients, and how to get the unclaimed funds - showing you how to start your own overage business.

Have since converted into a long term lease.

I've considering whether it makes sense to look at potentially converting it to a single family and enrolling the property in the college's off-campus housing program.

I've scaled up from there - eventually converting my furnished business from STRs to MTRs and converting most of my units from long-term tenants to MTRs.       

This would be a ten year initial commitment of my IRA converted Roth IRA dollars.  

Over time, Section 8 rents did not keep up with market rents for my properties, so I slowly converted them to market tenants.Pros of Section 8:You are likely to have families as tenants, so it is more common to have long-term tenants.These are lifelong renters, so you don't get calls for stupid stuff that really should be tenant's responsibility.Most are used to slum lords, so simply being responsive builds huge amounts of goodwill to you.Cons:the biggest one, for me, was the annual inspections.