I was so excited because I think I bought a good deal - cash flows well, bought under the appraised value, most of the units are recently renovated, new roof, new a/c units, etc...That being said, an hour after closing I was alerted that a child in one of the units suddenly passed away in the middle of the night the night before the property was in my possession.  

Expecting my first child/daughter any day now and want to position myself to enjoy watching her grow up and not having to spend my time away from her at an 8-5.

Have any child present, too.

One family even told me they were having money problems after the birth of a child and the loss of a job. 

Yet many probate offices do get involved with Childrens Services even though State Child services agencies depending on what your state calls them are involved also .

 ; ) sorry I'm a middle child...

Maybe also tell their grandma, so that she can tell her child and grandchildren how disappointed she is and maybe the shame will make them come up with the money.

They just had their first child together, now 4-months old!

Invest in real estate to supplement my long-term needs (fund child's college, retirement) and long-term wants (travel and feed my foodie-ness). 10 units in 5 years, perhaps.

Your children could qualify for Child Health Plus from NYS.