I'll start by saying that I am no financial expert. 

Their selling may not mean anything is untoward just that their situation has changed and they want something new or to get out of what they have, they could have run into financial trouble, gotten tired of being owners or want to deploy their capital in a better market.

The sellers were in financial distress and needed to sell quickly.

I’ve found Investing in Real Estate 7th Edition and What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cashflow and 36 Key Financial Measures to help me understand the concepts of analysis by leaps and bounds.

It seems to me that there's a hard limit on how far they can rise without tanking the entire economy given the level of public and private debt as well as the impact on financial markets. 

I don't wish to upset the family but I can't sacrifice my own family's financial well being for their plight.

I came across BP organically, as I've always had an interest in personal finance (specifically financial independence through frugal living - love the Mr.

The financials on student rentals are fantastic and the management is the complete opposite.

A little history - I closed my first deal using my own money (turned over 25gs wop) in February which isn't necessarily the most profitable but still coming out with a 5% CAP this year (financial freedoms here I come!!

This goes for financials and profits especially.One final thought..you said you were new.