Lender willing to accept gift funds for an investment property?

[Tyler Geisler]

Does anyone have a lender they recommend who is willing to work on a Short Sale deal where I would use some gift money as a portion of the down payment. The property is in KS and is less than 50 miles from my primary residence. We intend to use the acreage as a place to escape the city when we want but are finding it difficult to get lenders to accept the use of gift money. 

The property has a house on it but it is unlivable in it's current state. 

Any suggestions would be most appreciated!