I disagree with what I've read about all those houses being in the 'hood however because the 'hood really isnt the "hood" so much around here anymore.That said, if you want to go cheap <50k look to get around 500 - 650 a side, be prepared to deal with all that entails and have the patience of Job.

So, they're going to have to help me come up with a solution or face the consequences on some level, even if it's being confronted with the facts and having to account for it and decide if it's worth the risk to them to hold to their current position.Any thoughts on possible approach that is assertive, but not volatile?  

Assert your authority right away.

@Adrian Chu unit lot subdivision, what does that entail?

I know that wasn't your assertion but I digress.  

Borrowing money is useful to get leverage to get a bigger bang than what you can do yourself.If you want to have 10+ houses, it will take a long time to get there doing it with only your funds.It will take less time to get there if you take other people's money to help you.Having said that, you have to realize that borrowing entails expenses and risk.  

The money they spent on rentals and moves may have been saved by having their own home.But there is also the fact where eventually a one’s homeowner chooses to tell their home and become renters.To answer more whether it is better for you to rent or own a place to live, here are their differences:Up Front Costs: Buying your own home entails numerous upfront costs compared to renting.

Oh, one other thing is we do have some flipping experience in our background, so we have some experience with what all that entails.  

This way, you will get some exposure to what "being a landlord" entails and the other tenants will be helping to pay down your mortgage as well.  

Even IRS liens have a time clause to them and get wiped out if they don't assert their rights.