@Shaun Reilly Did you at least stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night?

Regardless, you aren't Brandon, you don't have his skills, don't know who he knows, don't have the market he's in, you probably express yourself differently than he does and you two don't apply techniques to be used in certain situations in the same manner, as two situations or circumstances of two different deals are never the same.

It's a designation that is going to give you a leg up on other investors and help guide you towards success.Do a search on "slum lord" here and you'll see lots of posts from other people that have gone through almost the same thing as what you're experiencing.Here's what I would do (depending on how "safe" you feel expressing emotions in your family.  

I have expressed my opinion about not needing LLC's as well as explaining their limitations and faults....counter to what the gurus are saying and even asked for people to explain how they were saved by their almighty LLC.  

With the amount of people that have expressed interest in investing in RE with me (and I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed), I am starting to think it might be the way to go.

The kiddos part I’ve read about a lot and agree that it seems it can be a PITA but once they are older and express their intentions I can plan accordingly.

This guy always held them back from expressing their full potential, in Stanley's view.

As an expression of xyz LLC's gratitude to you paying your rent on time, we would like to offer an upgrade to the house you're currently living in by installing a brand new HVAC system and upgrading the duct work to ensure you're comfortable all year round.

My wife’s father at one time expressed interest in purchasing it as an income property.

And what's that old expression?