However Ikea furniture is optimized for shipping logistics, not longevity.

I would say you will run into logistical problems just as @Linda Weygant has pointed out.

Logistically very straightforward. 3) Launch my services as an RE agent for sales.

Before you jump on this, consider the logistics of moving all of the illegals back to where they came from.

Logistically, Branson is a better location for us and we really enjoy vacationing there... also it is closer to family.

Plus, it makes sense logistically because I-95 runs through there.

Buying an owner-occupied house is tricky because relocating motivated sellers can be a logistical nightmare & deal-killer.

Also, in my market to be competitive the houses need to be furnished (and not with crappy stuff from the side of the road), and you need to at least provide dinners during the week (which presents it's own logistic difficulties and cost difficulties).

I hope to get a website soon, but I'm still trying to figure out al the legal logistics with business names and entities.

Taking out all the logistics of the equation, its definitely fun thinking of out of the box ideas for that Church or any church for that matter...so just for kicks...here we go!