Really appreciate any insights that you can provide!

This benefit allows the owner’s estate or heirs to receive the property at a new, higher basis—reducing capital gains taxes if they choose to sell the property after inheriting it.In short, partial disposition allows tax deductions for retired property components during ownership, while the death step-up basis resets the property’s depreciated value, providing tax relief for heirs.

There are plenty, especially now, that are providing 10%+ yields, and have a long historical record of performing.  

Condition, pictures, any financials they can provide.  

After tons of research, we've found that the resources, tools, and ongoing support they provide are truly unmatched.

Sharing your goals can help others provide more specific advice! 

Networking through meetups and leveraging online communities like BiggerPockets can provide invaluable support and insights as you take your first steps.Good luck!

Be that as it may, with this approach, you will have to provide some value for your folks even to consider this.

Hiring a lawyer sounds expensive, but it is way cheaper than hiring a amateur (in this case yourself) who costs you money and provides no results (and then you need to hire a professional anyway).My personal philosophy is to "do it right, or do it twice" and its way cheaper to do it right once. 

I’ve found that offering cash can sometimes provide a workaround.