They started getting popular in the late 70s and early 80s, I believe, and there has been an incredible bull market since that time, so people who entered the workforce at that time and contributed diligently all these years (and just left it alone) are finding they have a nice nest egg, as long as their home is paid off and children are on their own by now. 

@Matt GilroyI haven't been in the service in a long time, but traditionally, members who have dependents (spouses or children) usually have the option of living on-base in the military family housing for free, or off-base and receive a monthly housing allowance.So, it's not a bad gig.

Now, we've downsized into a 3 bedroom apartment which is pretty tight with our two wonderful children. 

-cutting the grass or any yard work-painting-cleaning -mail work-answering phonesAlso depends how old your chIldren are

We have two young children with our oldest starting kindergarten there.Thank you all for your help

When I told him that they were under contract with me and had been for several weeks he said this was the first he had heard.The reason being he had not heard anything is this woman has entered a contract with me because she is a foster parent and is hoping to foster more children at my residence she currently fosters 4 and wants to move up to 6 foster kids. 

There is talk of condensing the schools in the area and bussing the children to other areas.

I had an applicant who had their home destroyed by flood, with three small children.

3 small children, no money, bad credit, determined.

I would rent to them indefinitely if they turn up being cool though.My big concern is with foster children if things landlord tenant relationship are bad with them in the house and I do issue a notice of non-renewal what would be the likelihood of an eviction if they refuse to leave.