I decided to buy the property from my grandfather using a gift of equity, which allowed me to take over ownership without having to come up with the full down payment and pay for the tax lien and his closing costs.

Buying at the mortgage balance (~$150K) positions is under the fair market value and can trigger gift tax rules.

Hello, happy to connect and talk shop.

Manage their properties Provide welcome gifts/ goodie bags for their guests before check in Hauling extra supplies/ misc items to return to stores or other properties--Any other ideas that I can pitch to make myself more marketable?

Manage their properties Provide welcome gifts/ goodie bags for their guests before check in Hauling extra supplies/ misc items to return to stores or other properties--Any other ideas that I can pitch to make myself more marketable?

Ask your PM how to come up with some strategic incentives...possibly listing high and reducing every 7-10 days until it's rented, offer a move in special, a gift card, future rent credit, etc. 4.

I am on the lending side of things, so if you'd ever like to chat shop and options out there, let me know. 

It would be less complicated if you helped her find a starter home, gifted a portion of the down payment if needed and allowed her to own something without strings. 

I am on the lending side of things so feel free to reach out if you ever want to talk shop and finance options that are out there. 

You might’ve rate-shopped a bit early, but it’s not a deal-breaker.