Joe,Is there anything subtle about the unit that could drive that?

OK, it's a little embarrassing that I'm recommending these two books because I have to admit that I only purchased the first one -- I can't remember which I purchased first -- because the title caught my eye and then the other book was recommended because I liked the first.They are:Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John Bishop -- Helps get over all the things that are holding you back.The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson -- Love it because he hates the whole "just be positive" advice.Now, while their not well written, if you want a couple of real estate books that have changed my life, I like:Fire Yourself by Brian Ellwood.

How to Create Wealth Investing in real estate: Grant Cardone (Great to get started, and visualize your journey forward), and Lifestyle Investor:Justin Donald (great for mobile home parks and general investment thinking), Am I Being too Subtle: Sam Zell ( Not specific to multifamily, but really good to understand Sam Zells journey spanning a few decades and financial forces which contributed to his great fortune).

The step up in basis, as I understand, is generally when all the parties with the interest in the property pass on --- there are subtle variations when dealing with married persons such as Joint by the Entirety (as its call in NJ as if I remember correctly).  

Much of the subtle details I wouldn't have thought of.

I read these books within about 2 years and it exponentially changed my growth.Rich Dad Poor Dad, Millionaire Real Estate Investor, Multi- Family Millions (Dave Lindahl), ABC’s of Real Estate Investing, The Book on Rental Property Investing, Hold, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, The Due Diligence Handbook for Commercial Real Estate, Millionaire Real Estate Agent, The Book on Managing Rental Properties (Brandon Turner), The Emyth RevistitedCrushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate, Emerging Real Estate Markets ,The ABC’s of Property Management, Wheelbarrow Profits, The One Thing, Outliers, Start with Why, David and Goliath, Chasing Excellence, Extreme Ownership, The Compound Effect, The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster, Be Obsessed or Be Average, The 10x Rule, The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, Am I Being Too Subtle, 48 Laws of Power, Atlas Shrugged, Man’s Search For Meaning, Sapiens, Tools of Titans, Four Hour Work Week.

Then instead of trying to coerce your father, go subtle, ask him if he thinks he could do what they are doing, see if you can find out why not.

@Aaron Fletcher, this will be my 3rd time suggesting Ninja Selling: Subtle Skills, Big Results by Larry Kendall on the forums.

For becoming a real estate agent, I would recommend the book, Ninja Selling: Subtle Skills.

With the exception of the obvious crazies, most of it in today's world is subtle and ingrained.