The first clue lies (pun intended) in this fragment from your friend's creative writing sample: ...I wanted to "sell" the rental house to a new LLC...Anytime you have to put a critical word like sell in quotation marks, it means that you're not actually selling.

Market Analysis i critical. 

Homelessness is a significant issue worldwide, and my 26 years of experience working in a social service agency have shown me the critical need for support.

That’s why improving your Click-Through Rate (CTR) is one critical metric to focus on to boost your Airbnb profit and visibility.The key to improving your CTR?

That’s a critical distinction because our industry is so much about trust, empathy, and truly connecting with a seller.

They don’t factor in the quality of renovations or unique property features, which are critical when determining a true ARV.

You need the backup option in case the mid-term rental market changes.Minimizing turn costs and downtime is critical.

Not here to provide an  endorsement or be critical of the lenders on this list but volume is not by any means an indicator I would rely upon when selecting my banking relationships.

For beginning investors the financing is critical, but more experienced buyers rely less on financing because they have other avenues of getting the funds to close.

Critically, he's filling a gap: turn-key, entry-level homes are scarce in Chicago, creating a strong demand for his rehabbed properties.