I'd check data aggregator sites market reports if you want exact zip code appreciation.

Is it a good Strategy to invest in a college town? 

I havent come across any economic drivers data for NPR but if someone has any insights, it would be greatly appreciated. 

The large scale BRRR can be tricky, but having a JV from the start will help.My clients down in GA are doing well with a BRRR centered strategy, but focused on one, or both of these things to cash flow quickly:1) 2-4 unit properties2) Section 8In most lending circles, your 2-4 units are going to be classified in the same category as a SFH, so to rehab a hand full of those, you don't take the same kind of rate hit as the 5+ unit properties, but you also don't have the same kind of "experience" issues as you do with larger developments.

Any recommendations or insights on how to find the right fit would be incredibly helpful.Tenant Screening: Lastly, I'm curious about effective strategies for finding high-quality tenants, especially when renting out rooms individually.

Pull the original and any added disclosures out - they have questions about community water system - might be worth your while once you get all this data together to consult with an attorney to see if you have a claim. 

I'm a good 20 years from retirement, but I'm using this strategy right now, and then if rates come down at some point and I can do a cash out and maintain cashflow I'll consider it.

Check out David Meyers book Start with Strategy as a more updated text.

I also look at data from AirDNA but I'm uncertain about its accuracy for my area.As this would be my first time doing short-term rental, I would like to gather insights and feedback from the community at BiggerPockets, those who own properties in my area.

I've always seen having a license as a benefit.  1) It gives you multiple strategies when meeting with a seller.  2) I always tell the seller when I disclose that I am licenses that this gives them the ability to not only use the court of law if they feel I do something wrong, but they an also submit a complaint to the licensing board.