However, it needs a good $100-150k in repairs/updates, which may be significantly higher due to specialty construction.Since the grandparents passed away, the children are thinking about selling. 

I recommend looking into areas near economic bases - close to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State Campus, New Albany, etc.

My wife currently stays home with our 3 children and I work a mid-level corporate job ($76K salary), so my DTI ratio is high.I have identified 30 properties in my area that are either vacant land or are occupied but make some sense to slice off 7-12 acres for this move.

It is disheartening to hear about such circumstances, particularly when children are affected.

Initially my draw to investment real estate was buy and holds to build a legacy for our children (one of our kiddos will need finances covered for him beyond my husband’s and my life.

Also they're not looking just to make money, well some of them are, but MOST are looking for a second home for their families and children to grow up with the same summer and holiday experiences they had as a child. 

Your gang of thieves (and it would take a gang) might have better odds  of success knocking off armored cars at high noon or kidnapping wealthy children for ransom (a crime with a near-zero success rate in the developed world today).Get the case number, contact the USPIS independently, see if this rent heist story isn't really a snow job. 

I have seen traveling nurses with a partner and a child on some requests, or generally 2 parents and 2 children.

Based on the provided real estate data for San Jose, CA 95111, there appears to be a seasonal pattern in home sales activity and prices:Peak Season (Spring/Summer)The data shows a higher number of home sales occurring in the spring and summer months, particularly from March through August.Home prices also tend to be higher during this peak selling season, likely due to increased buyer demand.Off-Peak Season (Fall/Winter)There are noticeably fewer home sales recorded in the fall and winter months, from around September through February.Home prices also tend to be somewhat lower during this off-peak period compared to the spring/summer months.This seasonal pattern is quite common in real estate markets, driven by factors such as:Warmer weather and longer days make it more convenient for buyers to go house hunting in spring/summer.Many families prefer to move during the summer when children are out of school.The spring market is fueled by annual bonuses/tax refunds providing down payment funds.Sellers often list their homes in spring to take advantage of the higher buyer demand.However, it's important to note that this is just a general observed trend.

We are trying to motivate our Generation Z children learn real estate investing earlier than we did, and help them buy their first home / investment property.