Gifting, allowed under the IRS still has a 3-7 yr contemplation rule as to disposing of assets in other areas, usually the house is exempt, I'd ask the attorney about any estate angle and it might be better to have both on title and then give you the house over a period of time.Since it's a cash transaction, there really is no difference other than showing where the funds came from if you buy.

My wife’s occupation brought the two of us to San Antonio TX and I am now contemplating whether I should take the plunge and get my BS in Real Estate Finance with an option to minor in facility and property management, construction management or finance.

I am contemplating whether or not I should stay in So Cal or move back to my home state of Florida.

I am contemplating to make a loan from my solo 401k to a friend.The loan will be secured by the property.I would be interested in a word of wisdom on how it is properly done to avoid trouble with IRS and/or loosing tax exempt status of the funds.What paperwork is sufficient?

i am contemplating taking advantage of their deal. 30-yr fixed at 4.25% w/ 2 points but with 10% down ($79k-$90k purchase price). but here's a good deal - 15% down & they will roll the rehab loan (if it's rehab approved) into the mortgage.

You'll need to show what you are paying.There are also rules concerning transfers in contemplation of death as well as in making application for medicaid benefits.

My wife is contemplating getting her license primarily to use for our own investments.

I would be as nice as I can and even contemplate apologizing so you leave on good terms.

Then you will get the full unvarnished truth of what it is like to own a similar property to what you are contemplating over a long period of time.  

I contemplated raising them since many others charge more, but I haven't yet.