I have completed my first lease and used a property manager.

I am new here and considering buying a property then renting out the rooms in a college area.

The issue is the bank (seller)  has expressly forbidden me from accessing the property until deed is transferred.

Most of us underestimate property taxes (I did too).

Instead, you get:✅ Higher cash flow than traditional long-term rentals✅ Lower vacancy risk compared to short-term rentals✅ Reliable tenants like traveling nurses, corporate relocations, and digital nomadsIt’s the best of both worlds: less stress, consistent income, and tenants who value a well-maintained space.I coach investors and landlords who want to start or scale their midterm rental strategy — from setting up your unit, marketing it on the right platforms, to building a sustainable system that frees up your time while increasing your returns.If you’ve been curious about MTRs or want to know how it could fit into your current investing strategy, let’s connect.👉 Drop a comment or DM me — I’d be happy to help guide you through it.

You could work with a broker who specializes in high-risk properties or look at surplus lines carriers that insure wildfire-prone areas in California.

My focus is on financing that comes with little to no down payment required, while house hacking in one of the units of said property.

He personally checks out the properties you are interested in and gives you his take of the property and the area. 

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?

If true, try local rags, church newsletters, signs,etc.Why are you concerned about "privacy" when trying to rent out a property?