From their point of view they're seeking three primary things:Access to capitalControl of their dealCost of capitalThey likely have a lot of the first two so the only motivation they'd have to accept your money into their deal is either the third bullet. 

It’s generally better to pay taxes, especially if it’s preferential LTCG treatment and make a sound investment with cash that remains than defer and make poor investment decisions. 

Get the details here I'm really looking forward to learning from some of the best real estate educators, and then being able to take those lessons to smaller accountability groups to be able to discuss putting them into action with motivated peers. 

If that leads to a more structured and education based meeting, then that is great - if it remains just a place to gather and bounce ideas and network, that's great too.

Your parents can look to reinvest the remaining proceeds into a DST, tenancy in common investment, NNN, that are passively managed.

Find your "why" and let that be your motivation!

Property owners remain responsible for operations and maintenance, only because they retain full ownership.

Home 1 is ideal for a fix-and-flip loan to fund the remaining $90K, which I can help you evaluate options.

If anything just buy motivating buyer lists or VA until you build your own buyers list.

here are just a few:-interest rates and prices both remain high. this has really hurt cash flow across the board.