You could try sending her a small gift, a large invitation envelope with a Starbucks gift card inside, a handwritten letter offering to take her to the best place in town for dinner to discuss the property.

Would this count as a gift?

Like buying Home Depot gift cards and claiming them as deductions.

Hey Guys - Does anyone have any comprehensive Information regarding gift tax ? 

I can also likely get a "gift of equity" which would drive down the cost significantly. 

Is it possible to overpay for Grandma's house and have her gift the difference back to me?

What isn't believable about inheriting money from a stripper tenant, or finding a million bucks stacked in a wall, or having a leprechaun give you a pot of gold as a thank-you gift?

Too lose only $1500 is a gift, a blessing.   

We are getting to a point where financing will be difficult as we have acquired many properties over the last 6 months. We are looking to partner with a friend who has the credit to get a 10% vacation home loan in her...

Offer different unit, explain costs of moving out (new security deposit, hiring moving co, cleaning costs, new furniture) 90 days before end of their leaseSend marketing packages or gift packages to preferred employers surrounding property Reach out to old leads older than 90 days