I'm considering SFH or Condo or townhouse to start with targeting local college/schools.

Instead of cutting your market in half, I recommend finding ways to allow pets while reducing risk and increasing income.I allow fish tanks up to 20 gallons (275 pounds). 

If you can't hit your targets in a B neighborhood, you start looking into C or D neighborhoods instead. 

Also, targeting traveling professionals or insurance clients for mid-term stays can sometimes yield higher rates than typical monthly renters.

Not my target.

Hello Dennis and welcome to the BP forums,You'll get some great insights on this post from experienced wholesalers in and out of your target market. 

Here’s a quick rundown:STR Strategy: If you’re confident about managing an STR well, aim to stand out in the market and try to hit that $1,000/month target.

Not to mention, you've now become reliant on a 3rd party for income streams, and yes, they do occasionally run short of funding and, yes, they have no compunction with telling you to pound sand until they get new funding. 

Were you targeting traveling professionals in particular for your house hack, and if so, was it a SFH or a duplex type situation?

I added value to the deal by strategically investing $15,000 in targeted renovations, including modernizing the decor and enhancing the property’s appeal with stylish finishes and functional updates.