There are some non-QM products that allow "gifts" to be used as down payments on investment purchases. 

I am curious what shape the house was when it was half-gifted to you because reading between the lines it seems like you squatted in the gift and didn't do any maintenance and don't really know anything about owning or maintaining a house.I also don't know why you want to get a rental and be a landlord when a house you got as a gift is a disaster.

There are any number of 1031 intermediary websites that have calculators designed to do this exact thing for you. 

You may want to hire an interior designer though and go all out if you're going that route.I own a 2 acre lot with a view just outside of Pigeon Forge.

I am providing SEO and digital marketing consulting for a design-build firm operating in established and up-and-coming luxury mountain communities in the Colorado Rockies.

Our documents are always up to date with the most current legal requirements and are specialized disclosures are designed to protect the lenders interest no matter what type of loan you are making.

My wife's grandparents hired Frank Lloyd Wright to design their home, which was built in the early 1950s. 

Do they have better design and ratings?

GCE is designed to protect poorly performing tenants thus, as a side effect will de-house good tenants.

Looking to get more connected with the local investor community on my journey to develop, design, build and hold multifamily properties.