How much cashflow do you need to create this security to get out of the dental rat race?

We will be investing also for our own children so we and they can enjoy rent-free accommodations!

If you have a career that's less affected by the economy (health, dental, vet, etc.) and are cash flow positive thousands each month, then you can afford gambling on an appreciation asset.

Getting around the statutory interest, we issued a check, and our MIL issued a check back to us marking it X-mas gift.Our MIL did gifting to us and her 2 other children, incurring no gift taxes at all.

My hubby also is a white water kayaker and pre-children I spent most weekends camping all around North GA and beyond w/him near the wild creeks & rivers he'd run. 

It depends if they are just holding property or if they have a more difficult task like presiding over funds for your minor children when you pass. 3.

The children are largely on their own now (yes!)

Nitrates are a significant health risk for children.

Families spend a lot of money to make their children's weddings something to write home about.  

I gave my children all buy 1 home in Idaho, 6 in Las Vegas and sold all but 2 because when doing business with real estate out of your area there are many inherent additional costs and losses you cannot avoid and these cut deep into your profits and make doing business in your own back yard look much better.