This approach simplifies the sale and avoids unnecessary legal or tax complications.If she want to share the proceeds and tax obligation in a technical way, she need to file a partnership return for this property.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

How do you approach balancing immediate cash flow with long-term equity growth in your investments? 

The key is knowing how to navigate them:🔹 Finding the Right Deals – The best distressed properties aren’t always the ones sitting on the market.

I'd recommend speaking with local specialists in your target market to look at multiple investment options side-to-side.Lastly, some of my clients have been encouraged to stay away from HELOCs unless they expect a lump sum (inheritance, sale of other asset, bonus, etc.) to pay off the HELOC in the next year or 2. 

@Danielle Levy a lot of questions regarding your accusations:1) What are the average Days On Market (DOM) for rentals in this "hot" market?

Even if the specific booking is not from Airbnb, the entitlement is permeating the market in general.I do like how pretty much all of the OTA's offer trip insurance. 

This will allow you to enter the market earlier with funds saved up.

Investing in real estate in actually starting, managing, and marketing a company. 

I'm in Phoenix and obviously you can see that there are so many people moving from the west coast states out here to a cheaper and better weather market.

Last short term rental we put on the market was booked for a 30 day stay first day on the market.