I am seeking the help of a fellow Real Estate agent...

See what relief is sought. 

Some lenders have paused cash-out refis at the moment (but they will come back), and underwriting guidelines are pretty strict right now; You will need sufficient credit, employment, income, and DTI to qualify for the loan, and you will likely have to transfer the property into your own name as part of the refi.A secondary option is to seek a commercial line for your LLC, using the property as collateral.

For your first time flip it could be best to seek private money from your current network.

Seek an investment mortgage expert for further details.

What kind of consultant / sage should I seek for this?

Readers should seek professional advice.

Also, it may help to seek out and join a local group of female entrepreneurs, investors etc that can give you support, guidance and wisdom. 

I wanted to get some feedback on the positives and negatives folks have experienced buying rental properties and leasing them out in similar college towns.If you are an owner/investor in a similar college town, do you actively seek out student renters?

I am seeking info about the areas of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.