Fit buy box of A or B rated school that will appreciate over time.

Quote from @Craig Sparling: I consider myself an old school fundamentals guys. 

Foreign investors ( primarily Asian countries) parking money or buying a 3 mil home for the kid to live while they go to school.. 

Quote from @Rhyse Andrews: @Erin Helle1) try to squeeze in some tutoring sessions for mid terms/finals before schools go on break.2) set up EIN and a business bank account  Love it. #2 won't take long at all (less than 2 hours total) and will set you up nicely for next year!

., but this is a slower season, with kids back in school and hurricane season still “on.” 

My kids are pretty settled in their schools and it would be hard to uproot them.

Look at crime rates, school quality, vacancy rates, and rental demand in those areas.Talk to Local Real Estate Professionals: Connect with real estate agents, property managers, and other investors who are active in the specific areas you're considering.

Rural town but within walking distance to an elementary school, a high school and a nice restaurant.

I like the idea of diversification of my investments and I love the strategy BAM has articulated: the focus on properties with below market rents in growing areas with jobs and good schools. 

Like Marcy i am investing in areas away from there in the better school districts. good luck.