If you transferring solely for estate planning circumstances, then there are a variety of trusts you can use for this such as a QPRT for California residents if the property also happens to be your first or second home.  

I've been reading up on a variety of posts here on BP. 

My previous experience includes high end residential design but I'm very flexible towards a variety of styles and budgets.

Some people become very sick with a variety of molds, not just the "black" mold variety (Stachybotrys).  

They invest in real estate for a variety of reasons (namely additional income and post retirement opportunities).The dearth of time one involves in this endeavor is the crux of what is passive vs. active.

@Gary ParilisEquity Trust is a custodian, and does not offer or support the checkbook IRA LLC model.There are a variety of pricing models in the custodial range of services, from asset based to flat fee-per-transaction and a variety of hybrids. 

My advice would be to take your family vacation location out of the equation and buy a place that will generate good income.Your family trips can be to a variety of places that way.

Bouncing off at what others have posted, investing in your home state would be the best for you.We have quite a few different markets here in Texas alone that you're able to pick at least one from the variety we offer. 

Outside of that, there are a variety of other details that depend on the lender.

There’s a variety of homes from class A+ (St.