There are a few things I would check before pulling the trigger, the first is the actual value of the house, it seems odd that the market value could be lower but check and see, the other is to make sure there is rental demand.

Hey Mike,Make sure you do your homework if they do "gift" you the amount.Unfortunately there are limits on how much a parent/s may gift their children without triggering gift tax by the IRS.The IRS is the last entity on earth that you want to have future issues with.I would seek advice from a tax professional BEFORE making a final decision.All the best!

I was told I am not investing because I won't pull the trigger.

I've heard multiple people refer to seller financing deals over one year as the thing that triggers the compliance issues.

It's time to pull the trigger and get started.

Hi Kimberly,Welcome to BP.Many people have reservations on pulling the trigger on their first deal.

Matt,Assuming he has owned the property for as long as he says, the recapture would be triggered in the year of the sale.

Some options are:- Partner with someone- Seek funds from friends and family- Continue to save until you have enough to start on your own- Hard money loans- Owner-occupy a mult-familyThere are a lot of ways to get creative, just make sure you understand what you are getting into before you pull the trigger.

How did you get comfortable that this is a passive investment (ie. triggering capital gains) vs business income (ie. ordinary income and self employment tax), given the profit participation.

Account Closed DOS being reversed...like Oh, ok we wont call the loan due.DOS isnt a bullet and a trigger, its a choice.