When I did cash for keys last year, we really emphasized to them how an eviction really hurts them and getting a rental, and offered not to file as long as they cleaned it out and signed a lease termination.   

Not to mention any increase in equity.I went to college too, not that it s mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

@Aubrey P.I want to emphasize the critical part in @Ashish Acharya and @Lance Lvovsky answers and make sure you understand how important it is: the step-up basis.Say the parents spent $500k buying these properties at some point in the past, and today these properties are worth $1.5 mil. 

IMS is solid software but might be overkill for what you're looking for (I can not emphasize how great IMS is). 

It emphasizes that having a strong financial education and building your own networks are more valuable assets than simply buying real estate or keeping up with the Joneses.

Martin emphasized, things are never the same.

I only mention it to emphasize the lack of attention that people give to radon in the area.1.

This emphasizes my point above about finding someone you know, like, and trust so they can help fight the battles for and with you :)Best of luck,Brian

I'm sure you've heard that and so did I before I started but I can't emphasize that enough.

Lastly, emphasize the positives in your life.