After various readings, podcasts, and videos I discovered that no, college and engineering may not be my way.

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Honestly those are the only ways short of direct marketing to the owners.  

I am moving to Hartford, CT this fall and am currently figuring out what would be the best decision to take for short-term (2-3 years) living.

Thanks to Jay Hinrichs I discovered the beauty of syndication deals for passive income, diversification, and heavy hitting returns.

Maybe short sales are what you want to focus on!

@Tyson HoseyThere is someone here on the boards who has been promoting Charlotte as a great place for corporate short term rentals.

Honestly not my favorite book but does go into a decent amount of finance/numbers of the deals if I remember correctly.I have to admit I haven't read it yet but its on my short list.

Upon further investigation, I discovered that these were currently 100% occupied, C-class properties near the downtown Chattanooga area in C class neighborhoods.

the short answer is it’s determined by the Chicago Housing Authority.