I want to have something I can pass down to my kids and something that I control.

Disruption for the kids to move, but If they can't make ends meet, they should get to a cheaper situation as soon as they can.

In my experience, very few of them were happy.. as a matter of fact most of them were fairly miserable, didn't get along with their spouse or kids, treated workers like they were second class citizens, etc.

Weekends for a lot of people are usually tied up with kids sports, family functions and trips.

(At least for elderly, kids/pets, mobility challenged and moving furniture in and out.)Nearby place for kids to play and pets to poo?

I know this would not produce the greatest return, but I am 42YO with younger kids, and that immediate cash flow would really free up options for me and my family. 

I was thinking of joining the local REI group, but I am usually busy with the kids during online event hours (maybe I should make a deal with my wife...lol).

I have significant anecdotal evidence for this, though I wish I had a crystal ball.With students, "less desirable" usually means kids who can pay a little less than the $1100+/bed being charged in the larger buildings.

.: We have a long-term rental home with a tenant (a woman with minor kids) who has been renting since last September.

I'm involved in too many things, but that's what happens when you have a family and kids to support.