Keep saving money. 

A good tax professional can save you more than they charge you. 

It's great that you're focused on saving and educating yourself before diving into real estate.

I would keep the brokerage account and focus on the tried-and-true practice of saving up for a new investment.

Perhaps they want long term income for their retirement and ultimately their heirs.

That cost segregation study that saved you so much in taxes over the years?

Tax Savings with Cost Segregation: With a $2M property, cost segregation allows $316k depreciation in year one instead of $28k.

This way you are trying to get top dollar for it but are also going to be notifying those who have saved the property every time you drop the price. 

Emphasize how this arrangement could work to their benefit, offering steady income, avoiding a traditional sale process, and giving them the freedom to move forward with their plans such as buying that sailboat and sailing around the world.If they ultimately decide they’re not interested in selling, you’re still in a great position to continue your search and buy your own property in the near future.

While I wait for my work history, I want to build credit and save for a down payment.