I also assume you have no siblings and your father is no longer in the picture. 

None of my siblings have the means to purchase the house for market value, that way the other siblings can be compensated equally and one sibling doesn't inherit an unequal share of equity.  

I will give my two cents on this subject, my siblings are split on the subject. 

FHA loans and their siblings have been just a little too far outta reach for my high DTI, and I get that.

Yes, I believe owning your home is great, for a number of reasons.  1st) Rent should pass your payment amount in pretty easily.   2nd)  A home shows many lenders more stability.  3rd)  I have refinanced my home, where the payment is still comfortable but I am using my equity to buy other properties.  4th)  For many of us it gives peace of mind, ( 3 of my 4 siblings have there homes paid off completely). 

Hey Jack,Same situation with 3 siblings in Missouri.

Maybe, your parents and siblings are less-likely to sue you, but when it comes to promises for profit, risks and other people's money not only can you get sued, but you could go to jail for violating all sorts of laws.Research real estate syndicating.

but all my siblings are now middle class.

IMHO is sweet spot is 5 BR, enough room for couple of siblings, their kids, and the grand parents.

My mom and her siblings inherited my grandparents' house and 40 acre farm outside of Salem, OR.