Selling your share at fair market value could avoid gift tax but may trigger capital gains tax for you based on the sale price and your cost basis.In California, the transfer may also trigger a property tax reassessment under Proposition 13 unless a specific exemption applies.

Yes, they are getting higher than market rent for that specific Neighborhood, but they also have a hard time finding a S8 tenant that wants to move into and stay in that Neighborhood.

They specifically specialize in group vacations, so kind of similar, and no doubt have spent a ton of money analyzing and figuring out what works. 

While podcasts, books, seminars, and websites offer general knowledge, you'll buy a specific property in a specific location, subject to local rules and regulations.

Zillow is not ideal because this is a monthly furnished rental - which Zillow doesn't have a specific platform for - but that's what has worked for me up to now. 

I've specifically learned a lot from Dave and Henry on their podcast, but also appreciate Jesse Vasquez' approach with her mid-term rental investments.

That said, I highly recommend speaking with a local professional in the DFW area to get insights tailored to your specific goals.

If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!

All the videos I’ve watched and the books I’ve read have helped me expand my mindset and approach.

However, I agree with you that I will never again work with that specific attorney again.